Ashland University Dietetics Program News: How to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

How to Help Prevent Heart Disease

February is National Heart Health Month. Here are some tips to help you prevent heart disease.

1) Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.

2) Use salt in moderation.

3) Keep your BMI in check. Healthy levels range from 18-24.9.

4) Exercise for thirty minutes a few times each week.

5) Stay away from smoking, and if you do smoke, consider quitting.

6) Drink alcohol in moderation.

7) If your blood pressure is high, make sure you monitor it regularly.

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Managing Food Allergies

Have you or a family member been diagnosed with a food allergy? Or perhaps you have a guest visiting your home with a food allergy? One important step to remember in managing food allergies is to avoid cross-contact.

Cross-contact occurs when one food comes into contact with another food and their proteins mix. As a result, each food then contains small amounts of the other food that are often invisible to us. Even a trace of food on a spoon or spatula that is invisible to us can cause an allergic reaction.

When cooking allergen-free meals, use utensils and pans that have been thoroughly washed with soap and water. If cooking several foods at the same time, cook the allergen-free meal first, then keep it covered and away from any splatter caused by other foods that are cooking. If you have handled an allergy-causing food, wash your hands with soap and warm water before serving the allergen-free meal.

For more information on separating foods, visit www.homefoodsafety.org. To learn more about managing food allergies, visit The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network or consult a registered dietitian.

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