Healthy Heart and brain.
(NewsUSA) – A healthy heart has many benefits, but did you know. That a healthy brain is one of them?
Brain health and heart health are closely connected. And forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age. Will help keep both your brain and your heart at peak performance.
According to a recent survey from the American Heart Association. Therefore, the greatest challenges for adults in the United States. Face to maintain a healthy heart and brain health are stress and poor diet.
The American Heart Association. Conducted a market research survey of 2,000 adults across three age groups, including Generation X (aged 40-54 years), Millennials (ages 23-39 years), and Generation Z (18-22 years).
The survey found that, overall, fewer than half of the adults surveyed rated their brain health as “very good or excellent.” The same survey also found that 1 in 4 respondents. Said they were unaware of the connection between healthy heart and brain health.
In addition, the youngest adults (Generation Z). Reported significantly lower levels of emotional well-being. And brain health compared to older generations.
Therefore, it is never too early or too late to try these tips to improve your health.
* Eat smart.
Research suggests that a cup of greens each day. May slow brain aging and eating fish. Such as tuna and salmon can help maintain emotional balance and reduce inflammation from heart disease.
* Sleep well.
In short, Sleep lets the brain learn and grow; aim for seven to nine hours a night for optimal health. And to allow your brain to process all of the thinking and learning from a day.
* Get moving.
Physical activity is as good for the brain as it is for the whole body. Data shows that exercise increases a protein in the brain that impacts learning and memory. Aim to be active for 150 minutes per week. To reap the benefits of a stronger body and mind. In essence, the more you move, the healthier your brain.
* Stay connected.
Making social connections strengthens the brain, so make time for your friends and family. Make it a priority to connect with someone at least once a week, whether in person or by phone.
Furthermore, The American Heart Association. Is the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on healthy heart and brain health?
Move Over Meat – Vegetables are taking center stage on your plate.
Historically, American dinner plates have featured meat as its mainstay/star. With vegetables as tepid, secondary supporting players. Now, the balance of power on the plate is shifting as fresh, homegrown vegetables take center stage.
Recent “food trend” studies show that more people are making vegetables the main course of their meals. Although the interest in healthy eating extends to all age groups, millennials; seem to be driving this healthful food trend.
Data from the NPD Group suggests that people younger than 40 are eating 52 percent. More fresh vegetables compared with young adults 10 years ago. And that preference is likely to continue as they age.
Restaurants and Home Cooks
In support of this trend, professional chefs, bloggers, restaurants, and home cooks. Are embracing the flavors of a vast variety of vegetables, from common to exotic. Episodes of the popular “Iron Chef” television show feature vegetable-centric meals.
A recent article in New York magazine noted, “Simply put, the once-meat-obsessed populace is realizing that vegetables actually taste good. Especially when fresh, in season, and carefully prepared.”
You’ll see that many restaurants now offer vegetable-based entrees. That has inspired home cooks to explore the healthy and delicious potential. Of making fresh vegetables the main course.
Meanwhile, Some reasons driving the shift in the popularity of vegetables over meat include:
– Vine-Ripened, great taste.
Homegrown vegetables have a home-field advantage. When it comes to flavor because they stay on the vine to fully ripen and are harvested just before eating. Store-bought veggies are often harvested.
Before they’re fully ripe, so they don’t spoil on the journey to the store. Once p