Avoid These Four Foods if You Have Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 20, 2020
When it comes to staying healthy while living with heart disease, what you leave out of your diet is just as important as what you include. Below are four types of foods to avoid to live your best heart-healthy life. AVOID: Processed Foods Refined Grains Whole grains in their original state are just fine. Refined,
Sugar Addiction and Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 17, 2019
Sugar targets the pleasure center in the brain. It is highly addictive and hazardous to your health when not eaten in moderation. Not much was known in regard to the dangers of sugar until many years after it had become a common household staple. The harmful effects of a diet high in sugar are becoming
What to Eat When You Have Heart Failure (HF)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 9, 2019
These days “heart-healthy eating” has become a major catchphrase. While it’s a great idea for everyone to eat foods that benefit the body, especially the heart, those with heart disease and heart failure really need to pay close attention and change the way they configure their daily meals. Learn the Heart Health Rules if you
Why Should I Visit a Nutritionist?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 27, 2019
Most of us were taught by our parents how, when, and what to eat. But, for the most part, they didn’t have a large basis of nutritional knowledge. They also likely learned eating habits from their parents. When it comes to a healthy diet you cannot beat the professional advice of a nutritionist or licensed
Heart Disease – How Can I Help Prevent It?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 20, 2019
Heart disease includes a variety of conditions related to the heart, the blood vessels, or both. Though the fatality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still currently the number one cause of death globally, a statistic that is likely to keep its place for many years to come. While heart disease most
The Correlation Between Heart Disease and Diabetes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 12, 2019
Both diabetes and heart disease are two extremely prevalent conditions in our society. Most people believe the two to be completely seperate when there actually is a very real link. Approximately 65% of people with type 2 diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. Adults with type 2 diabetes are up to four times
Tampa Cardio Expert Physicians Speak Up on What Heart Healthy Eating Really Means
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: November 7, 2019
Over the course of time what was widely accepted as the only way to eat if you wanted to protect or help repair your heart health was low cholesterol, low-fat diet. Today the answer may be more confusing and controversial. People are looking to plant-based vegan diets, going gluten-free, leaning towards low carb and even
Can Heart Disease Be Prevented?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: October 28, 2019
You may wonder what you can do to help prevent heart disease, especially if you have a family history. Though the mortality rate has lessened in recent years, heart disease is still the number one leading cause of death worldwide. This statistic is likely to remain for years to come. Heart disease most commonly affects
Yo-Yo Dieting – Causing A Strain On Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 26, 2019
With the onslaught of media, TV, movies, magazines, and advertising all pushing the same images of thin fit women many become desperate to lose weight. Obesity has incredibly become a problem in the USA in the past two decades. Fad dieting has become the norm. The cabbage soup diet, The HCG diet, The Keto Diet,
Make or Break Your Heart Health with Nutrition
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 25, 2019
Food used to be pretty basic. Vegetables, fruits, meats, nuts, cheeses, dairy, along with a few “other” category items such as mayonnaise, ketchup, and other condiments. These days packaged, boxed, and fast food is king. They outsell fresh food due to convenience and low price. But at what cost are you eating these things on
