February 28, 2012
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,

Go red…in honor of American Heart Month keep your heart in check by following these simple tips

• Check your family history for heart disease
• Know your numbers (total cholesterol, including HDL & LDL cholesterol)
• Don’t smoke & avoid secondhand smoke
• Drink in moderation
• Get active-at least 30 minutes a day of exercise
• Eat a heart-healthy diet (foods low in saturated and trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars)