The second Nurses Health Study has identified six dietary habits that reduce high blood pressure in women by almost 80%.

The Nurses Health Study includes 83,882 adult women between the ages of 27 to 44 years-old. Researchers analyzed data to determine if there was a connection between a healthy lifestyle and high blood pressure prevention.

Here are the six diet and lifestyle factors researchers identified to decrease high blood pressure risk in women.

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The U.S. Center for Disease Control has identified four lifestyle factors that can drastically reduce your risk of chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

1. Do not smoke – ever.
2. Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low in meat.
3. Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes everyday.
4. Keep your BMI less than 30.

These four factors were used to analyze a little over 23,000 Germans between the ages of 35 and 65. Only 9% met and maintained all 4 factors, but this 9% was 78% less likely to develop a chronic disease.

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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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The Consumer Spending Behavior Study conducted September 2008 reported some interesting statistics:

• 43% were eating out less often than they used to.
• 39% were eating at less expensive restaurants.
• 35% had started packing a lunch for work.
• 35% were eating at fast-food restaurants less often.
• 32% had started using coupons.
• 32% had started eating more leftovers.
• 32% were buying more store-label groceries instead of name brands.
• 30% were ordering less food when they went out to eat.
• 22% were drinking tap water instead of soda and noncarbonated drinks.
• Less than 10% had switched to a less expensive brand of alcohol or beer.

Have you changed your eating habits?

February is American Heart Month. In recognition of American Heart Month you can access Heart Health Made Easy at a 25% savings. Learn more about this take action guide to lower cholesterol and blood pressure at http://www.hearthealthmadeeasy.com.

All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight

When you are trying to shed extra pounds I do not recommend you rely on willpower alone. Clear out the unhealthy foods that weaken your resolve to be heart healthy and lose weight out of your cupboards. Once you have established good habits and can “trust yourself” to enjoy the occasional goodie in moderation, bring a few treats back into your home. Until then, removing temptation is the better route to success!

All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Lose Weight the Healthy Way