Sherry Torkos’ Seven Simple Strategies to Save Your Heart

1. Be optimistic. Research conducted in over 97,000 women found that optimists have lower rates of heart disease.
2. Take 10,000 steps a day. Use a pedometer and gradually increase the number of steps you take each day. Exercise reduces multiple risk factors for heart disease. [6,000 or even 3,500 are of some help, so do what you can and build.]
3. Choose whole grain breads, cereals (oats, chia seed) and brown rice over the refined versions. Studies show that highly refined (high GI) carbs are actually worse for your heart than foods high in saturated fat, like butter and red meat. 
4. Eat more fish, garlic, and antioxidant-rich foods. These foods contain compounds that reduce multiple risk factors for heart disease. Sherry discusses the extensive research on Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract.

Links to articles about women’s heart health from Kyolic.com:

https://kyolic.com/womens-heart-health-and-tips-for-better-blood-flow/
https://kyolic.com/aged-garlic-extract-and-cardiovascular-health/

5. Avoid sugar and foods that contain trans fatty acids (hydrogenated oils).
6. Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Women who sleep 6 hours or less have been shown in several studies to be at greater risk of heart disease.
7. Stress less and laugh more. Stress is a major risk factor for heart disease, especially in women. Laughing relaxes and expands blood vessels, which protects the heart.