Control blood pressure. Hypertension damages delicate blood vessels, especially in the heart, kidneys, and eyes. High blood pressure leads to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other health disasters. Smoking is responsible for 350,000 deaths a year from heart disease, according to a U.S. Surgeon General report. One of every three or four Americans is 20 percent or more above recommended weight.
Obesity promotes high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes that contribute to heart disease.
A sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity and high cholesterol levels. Numerous studies show that staying active can help prevent heart disease. Cookbook Click the cover for details.