Substitute fat-free milk for whole milk. Eat more fruits, vegetables, cereals, peas and beans, pasta, fish, skinless poultry and lean meats. Bake, broil, roast, and boil and don't fry foods. Drink plenty of water and take alcohol in moderation. Stress Management - It is now recognized that stress plays an important role in the development and treatment of heart and artery disease, and therefore stress management has become an important component in both prevention and treatment.
Numerous techniques are available and effective.
Among these are relaxed breathing, meditation, visualization, imagery, progressive relaxation, massage therapy and biofeedback. In addition, psychotherapy, dynamic or cognitive or behavioral are often recommended. The specific technique of stress management should be determined by a trained professional and must be tailored to ones individual needs Clearly your behavior and lifestyle plays an important role in the management of heart and artery diseases. Fortunately, you can play an important role in modifying your own behavior. This makes you a partner in preventing and treating these disorders.