Now my family has tried to eat a little more healthier than normal, and maybe you're in the same boat. WGTS ninety one point nine. I'm Claude and Brennan. But that's hard to do sometimes. And one thing I don't wanna do is be stressed out about trying to eat healthy because then the the food won't be a problem, but the stress is now an issue. But it doesn't have to be stressful.
Yeah. Unfortunately, we got our smart friend, Patricia Hertz. She's a registered dietitian at the Center for Fitness at and Health at Shady Grove Medical Center with us.
Yeah. And, you know, we make light of it, but there are a lot of people where this is a matter of, like, life and death because they have, like, a chronic heart disease, may have, chronic diabetes, something like that. So, Patricia, how can people with these chronic heart conditions eat more mindfully?
You can choose more fresh fruits and vegetables. They're a great place to start. They do contain a lot of micronutrients, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, which help to prevent damage to your arteries. It's important to stick with lean proteins such as beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, chicken, turkey, fish.
They help to regulate your cholesterol and blood pressure. Lastly, make sure that you are eating whole grains, not the refined carbohydrates. Whole grain pasta is a great option. Whole grain bread, whole wheat, quinoa.
Instead of their white flour counterparts, you wanna boost your fiber intake and help to reduce your risk for heart disease. Eating mindfully, in general, is hard enough to do, but when you have heart disease, you really have to put an extra, bit of an effort. Make sure you're not cutting yourself off from food, but rather being really intentional and mindful when you are eating.
Avoid eating just because you want to or boredom.
Eat when you're actually hungry and your body needs nourishment. Eat slowly to help your brain recognize when your stomach is full.
Well as always, thanks to Patricia Hertz for joining us.
