Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Winter 2018

Monday Gomeatless. You’ll reduce your overall saturated fat intake, which can help prevent heart attacks and other problems. Look to beans, lentils, tofu, or unsalted nuts to replace meat in your favorite dishes. Tuesday Say “so long” to sugary beverages. They’re high in calories—and often low in nutrients— which add empty calories to your diet. Quench your thirst with water or another sugar-free beverage. Thursday Lighten up a little. If you’re a milk drinker, go fromwhole milk to low-fat—or even nonfat. You’ll get all the benefits of milk, like vitamin D and calcium, without the potentially artery- clogging saturated fat. Wednesday Take 10. A 10-minute walk, that is. Even this small burst of activity can help your heart. Walk briskly enough to increase your breathing and heart rate. Then build on your success. A good goal: Walking for at least 30minutes a day most days of the week. Get heart healthy— one day at a time! WATCH THE SALTY STUFF. Most of us, including kids, eat too much sodium, according to the American Heart Association. Children who consume high levels of sodium—often from processed foods—are much more likely to have high blood pressure than kids who eat less salt. One great way to take control: Read labels! That way you can compare sodium amounts. Also: Look for products that say they are low in sodium. 12 StRoseHospitals.org | Winter 2018