Take Some More Quizes and check, how healthy is your HEART ?
I. HOW'S YOUR DIET ?
1. My favourite breakfast is:
a. A bowl of cereal or any lite food.
b. Egg-and-bacon/fried food.
c. Stuffed bread with butter/I don't eat until lunchtime.
b. Egg-and-bacon/fried food.
c. Stuffed bread with butter/I don't eat until lunchtime.
2. Yesterday I ate these fruits and vegetables:
a. A wide range of colours: green (broccoli, green salad), orange (papaya, mango, melon, carrot), red (peppers, tomatoes), purple (blackcurrants, grapes).
b. A small variety: peas, banana, apple.
c. Almost none: the salad garnish in my burger and a bag of chips.
b. A small variety: peas, banana, apple.
c. Almost none: the salad garnish in my burger and a bag of chips.
3. When eating at a restaurant:
a. I usually make some special requests, such as substituting baked dishes for fried ones or leaving out the creamy sauces.
b. I bypass the obvious baddies like butter, cheese or mayonnaisa, and try to choose wisely, but I don't really know the difference between all the options.
c. I'm there to indulge myself. I'll have the chef's special.
b. I bypass the obvious baddies like butter, cheese or mayonnaisa, and try to choose wisely, but I don't really know the difference between all the options.
c. I'm there to indulge myself. I'll have the chef's special.
4. For nutritional insurance:
a. I make sure I get enough vitamins and minerals in my daily diet.
b. I occasionally take supplements when I skip meals.
c. I don' bother about this.
b. I occasionally take supplements when I skip meals.
c. I don' bother about this.
5. To watch how much I eat:
a. I serve small portions at home and eat little more than half of what I'm given when eating out.
b. I avoid taking second helpings but still probably eat more than I should.
c. I have a hard time resisting seconds, and I usually eat whatever I'm served.
b. I avoid taking second helpings but still probably eat more than I should.
c. I have a hard time resisting seconds, and I usually eat whatever I'm served.
Answers for How's Your Diet ?
If you answered mostly 'a's
Your heart jumps for joy whenever you sit down to eat, knowing you always look out for its best interests by eating plenty of fresh produce, reasonable portions and limited amounts of dangerous fat. Adjusting your eating habits is certainly not the highest item on your must-do list. Make sure you keep up the good work, though!
If you answered mostly 'b's
Although your heart is usually in the right place, the best dietary choices often elude you. Because you are generally motivated to eat well, all you need is a little more know-how to be a "heart-smart" eater. Make this medium to high on your priority list.
If you answered mostly 'c's
Put "heart-healthy eating" high on your priority list: your current eating habits are damaging to your heart. By learning to make little changes - possibly taking more veggies, cutting portion sizes, choosing healthier main courses, and even sprinkling cinnamon on your toast-you and your heart can live a longer, healthier life.
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Your heart jumps for joy whenever you sit down to eat, knowing you always look out for its best interests by eating plenty of fresh produce, reasonable portions and limited amounts of dangerous fat. Adjusting your eating habits is certainly not the highest item on your must-do list. Make sure you keep up the good work, though!
If you answered mostly 'b's
Although your heart is usually in the right place, the best dietary choices often elude you. Because you are generally motivated to eat well, all you need is a little more know-how to be a "heart-smart" eater. Make this medium to high on your priority list.
If you answered mostly 'c's
Put "heart-healthy eating" high on your priority list: your current eating habits are damaging to your heart. By learning to make little changes - possibly taking more veggies, cutting portion sizes, choosing healthier main courses, and even sprinkling cinnamon on your toast-you and your heart can live a longer, healthier life.
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II. HOW ACTIVE ARE YOU ?
1. My daily walking habits are:
a. I walk to the shower, to the car and to the café near work for lunch. I am too busy for much else.
b. I get up and move two or three times a day and usually take a nice walk at some point each day.
c. I usually try to walk for a few minutes in my lunch hour.
b. I get up and move two or three times a day and usually take a nice walk at some point each day.
c. I usually try to walk for a few minutes in my lunch hour.
2. My favourite recreational pastimes are:
a. Waching television, reading, hiring DVD's and going out to restaurants.
b. Walking, cycling and tennis: I like to be outdoors.
c. A good game of golf, but we usually take a buggy.
b. Walking, cycling and tennis: I like to be outdoors.
c. A good game of golf, but we usually take a buggy.
3. If someone suggested that I lift weights, I'd:
a. Laugh -- dumb-bells are not for me.
b. Say I already do, two or three days a week.
c. Be interested. I know lifting weights is important: I just don't know how.
b. Say I already do, two or three days a week.
c. Be interested. I know lifting weights is important: I just don't know how.
4. When I reach down to touch my toes, I can:
a. Barely see my toes, let alone reach them.
b. At least reach my shoelaces; on a good day, I can touch the floor.
c. Reach my ankles, but I am definitely not as supple as I used to be.
b. At least reach my shoelaces; on a good day, I can touch the floor.
c. Reach my ankles, but I am definitely not as supple as I used to be.
5. My general attitude about exercise is:
a. Ugh - it reminds me of PT (Physical Training) lessons.
b. It's the best part of my day.
c. I know I should do it, but somehow it's always the first thing to go when my day gets busy.
b. It's the best part of my day.
c. I know I should do it, but somehow it's always the first thing to go when my day gets busy.
Answers for How Active Are You?
If you answered mostly 'a's
Dust off your walking shoes and sack your outdated images of exercise. Inactivity is as bad for your heart as smoking. The good news is that exercise doesn't have to be boring or time-consuming. Just a few minutes of easy activity a day can dramatically reduce your heart disease risk. Put it high on your priority list.
If you answered mostly 'b's
Your get-up-and-go is great for your heart. By being active every day, whether by walking, cycling or lifting weights, you are keeping your arteries supple and clear. Although you've already overcome "sitting disease," keep motivated by adding new activities to your repertoire - as well as continuing to fit in the ones you already love.
If you answered mostly 'c's
Try as you might, our sedentary society usually gets the better of you, sidelining your best-laid exercise plans. But a little exercise goes a long way towards protecting your heart, especially if you can sneak in small increments throughout the day. Make this a medium to high priority.
Dust off your walking shoes and sack your outdated images of exercise. Inactivity is as bad for your heart as smoking. The good news is that exercise doesn't have to be boring or time-consuming. Just a few minutes of easy activity a day can dramatically reduce your heart disease risk. Put it high on your priority list.
If you answered mostly 'b's
Your get-up-and-go is great for your heart. By being active every day, whether by walking, cycling or lifting weights, you are keeping your arteries supple and clear. Although you've already overcome "sitting disease," keep motivated by adding new activities to your repertoire - as well as continuing to fit in the ones you already love.
If you answered mostly 'c's
Try as you might, our sedentary society usually gets the better of you, sidelining your best-laid exercise plans. But a little exercise goes a long way towards protecting your heart, especially if you can sneak in small increments throughout the day. Make this a medium to high priority.
10 ways to keep a healthy heart.
1. Consuming mixed nuts, about 25 gms of walnuts and peanuts as they help in bringing down cholesterol levels and are rich in proteins.
2. Consuming food rich in protein, like fish as Fatty acids found in fish prevents clot formation.
3. Taking a tablet of 10 mg of statin everyday at night (if over the age of 40 and particularly diabetic).It helps to decrease cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack.
4. General health check-ups after the age of 25 years in case of family history of heart disease.
5. Avoiding extreme weather. In the cold weather blood pressure soars harming blood vessels thereby inducing heart attacks.
6. Meditation: It has a direct impact on one's blood pressure; there is a significant reduction in the blood pressure levels and is key to a healthy heart.
7. Starting the day with a spoon full of honey- It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and prevents heart attack
8. Walking on dew bare feet: Walking restores a sense of balance and brings an inner calm hence it good for the heart.
9. Maintain good oral hygiene: Studies suggest gingivitis may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke because of the high levels of bacteria found in infected areas of the mouth.
10. Brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes early in the morning since it reduces the affects of pollution on the heart, which are more likely during the evening hours.
2. Consuming food rich in protein, like fish as Fatty acids found in fish prevents clot formation.
3. Taking a tablet of 10 mg of statin everyday at night (if over the age of 40 and particularly diabetic).It helps to decrease cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack.
4. General health check-ups after the age of 25 years in case of family history of heart disease.
5. Avoiding extreme weather. In the cold weather blood pressure soars harming blood vessels thereby inducing heart attacks.
6. Meditation: It has a direct impact on one's blood pressure; there is a significant reduction in the blood pressure levels and is key to a healthy heart.
7. Starting the day with a spoon full of honey- It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and prevents heart attack
8. Walking on dew bare feet: Walking restores a sense of balance and brings an inner calm hence it good for the heart.
9. Maintain good oral hygiene: Studies suggest gingivitis may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke because of the high levels of bacteria found in infected areas of the mouth.
10. Brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes early in the morning since it reduces the affects of pollution on the heart, which are more likely during the evening hours.