Feburary is National Health Month and although we may think about healthy eating habits and cariovascular workouts but there is alot more to it than that.
Blood pressure has a lot to deal with heart health. We all know having high blood pressure can cause wear and tear on arties and veins within the body but also the heart.
High blood presure can be caused by diet, stress, and other comorbidities. Diet usually high in sodium increases the pressure within the vasculature. Normally, this not as much of a problem when drinking plenty of water (helps the body flush toxins and waste). The problem occurs when there is little water consumed, this can cause build up of fluid retention and unecessary pressure.
Food for thought here: What do you do when you want to make pasta and you want the water to boil faster? You add salt right? In a simplified sence the salt acts in a way to increase the action of the water heating up. Similar process within our body. High sodium consumption diet and less water makes the blood more concentrated.
Watch out for these 3 things that can increase your sodium
- sauces and condements
- baked goods : breads and pastries
- canned and processed foods
By the way did you know when you sweat, the sweat is coming from the “water within the blood,” the body is amazing!
Okay, so now we have high sodium, low amount of water from consumption and now we hardly move …….? This is where the damage can occur.
What two actiones can you do aout this??????
HYDRATE: with about 3-4 liters per day **start early**
STAY ACTIVE: at least about 150 minutes per week
This can be spread out throughout the week
It’s all about taking small steps in the right direction.
Comment below what steps you are taking for your heart health!
Megan Training and Nutrition 
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