Let’s talk about the most important muscle in your body, your heart!
Chances are you don’t spend much time thinking about your heart, but it works SO HARD for you 24/7, 365 days a year!
Check out these eye-opening heart stats:
- It beats about 2.5 billion times (!!!) during your lifetime
- All of those heartbeats push millions of gallons of blood to every part of your body
- That blood carries oxygen, hormones, fuel, cells, and important compounds your body needs to function
- PLUS, blood whisks away waste products as it travels through your body
- When your heart stops, many of your body’s essential functions fail almost instantly.
And that is not a good situation — especially since heart disease is the number one cause of death globally, with 47% of Americans having at least one of the three major risk factors!
February is American Heart Month — and it’s time to give yours some TLC.
Which is why I have a little challenge for you this month:
Every day in February, take at least ONE of the below actions EVERY DAY to keep your heart healthy.
- Eat a healthy, whole-foods-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats like nuts, seeds, and olive oil.
- Get at least 30 minutes of exercise
- Make time for sleep
- Build a healthy lifestyle — don’t smoke, and check your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
- Not only would you be taking a significant step to improve your health — you’d feel better and have more energy!
Are you with me?
Let’s go!
