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It works for you night and day, year
after year. Yet how often do you think
about giving that heart of yours some
TLC?
By making wise choices and keeping
your doctor in the loop, you can help
protect yourself against the No. 1
health threat: heart disease. So open
your heart to these five ideas:
Schedule a checkup—and make
it routine. When was your last blood
pressure check? Are you due for a
cholesterol screening? These tests
can help your doctor measure your
risk of heart disease, which rises with
conditions such as high blood pressure,
high cholesterol or diabetes.
Feed your heart well. A heart-
healthy diet includes eating plenty of
fruits, veggies and whole grains and
cutting back on foods with artery-
clogging cholesterol and saturated fats.
Step it up. A sedentary lifestyle
boosts your risk for heart disease and
some of the health problems that
contribute to it. Avoiding the computer
or TV after work may help you find the
time for heart-healthy workouts, such
as 10-minute sessions of brisk walking
or cycling. Aim to work these short
bouts into your daily schedule so that
you get at least 2½ hours of exercise
a week. Also try to do some strength
training on two days of the week.
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PUMP UP YOUR HEART HEALTH
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Tuscan kale
and bean soup
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
2 bunches kale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk including leaves, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes,
undrained
1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans,
rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
Shredded Parmesan (optional)
Directions
Cut stems from kale; slice stems and
reserve. Coarsely chop kale leaves; set
aside.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over
medium heat. Add kale stems, onion,
carrot, celery and garlic; cook and stir
3 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes,
beans and marjoram; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in kale leaves. Simmer 5 to
10 minutes or until kale wilts. Serve
(sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired).
Nutrition information
Amount per serving: 145 calories,
6g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,
605mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate,
5g fiber, 5g protein.
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The Conry CREATION Health
Center at Florida Hospital Waterman
offers classes designed to help
you successfully begin and sustain
a healthier lifestyle. To register
and to learn more, visit
or call 352-253-3965.
Upcoming classes include:
Diabetes Self-Management Class
Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m., $35. Call
for upcoming dates. Learn how
to control your blood sugar; lower
your A1C; and manage medications,
exercise, meals and sick days.
Yum Yum Club Cooking School
Wednesdays, March 2, 16 and 30;
6 to 8 p.m.; $35 per class. A hands-on,
fun way to learn how to stay healthy
and eat delicious foods. Instruction
by an executive chef with registered
dietitians available for questions.
Fitness For Life Thursdays, Feb. 4
through April 7, 5 to 7 p.m., $50.
This 10-session course will help you
combine the basics of fitness and
strength building with nutritional
balance to reach your goals for heart
health and weight loss.
Super Noggin Thursdays, March 3
through May 5, 10 a.m. to noon, $50.
A brain fitness program designed to
maintain and even improve cognitive
functions in adults, including those
with normal aging memory problems.
Keep your
heart healthy all year long Kale is
a superfood,
rich in vitamins
A, C and
B6.