Know these numbers to protect your heart

This Week's Tip Know these numbers to protect your heart Don't wait for a diagnosis of heart disease to start thinking about the health of your heart. There are plenty of ways you can be proactive now to help prevent cardiovascular disease from ever occurring. By knowing your numbers, you can better assess your risk for heart disease—and protect your ticker before it's too late! Here are a few of the numbers that everyone should aim for to keep their hearts in optimal health. Find Out How You Measure Up More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Empty-the-Pantry Stew This stew can be made from your pantry and freezer from ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, making it perfect for busy days--or lazy snow days! Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216.7 Total Fat: 4.2 g Cholesterol: 15.3 mg Sodium: 419.3 mg Total Carbs: 33.5 g   Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g Protein: 11.2 g View full nutritional breakdown of Empty-the-Pantry Stew by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community Chaneg one letter to make a new word (Team Forum) Natural ways to lower triglycerides. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy