{"id":9104,"date":"2026-02-26T18:05:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=9104"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:05:29","slug":"6-easy-dos-and-donts-for-keeping-your-heart-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/6-easy-dos-and-donts-for-keeping-your-heart-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Easy Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Keeping Your Heart Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"exercise regularly for heart health\" class=\"wp-image-9107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_374766656-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exercise regularly.<\/strong> We know. No one really wants to, but start small, like a quick walk at lunchtime, and build from there. \u00a0Also, limit the amount of sitting you do since it damages blood flow and increases chances of clotting. Take the stairs whenever possible and if you work at a desk, be sure to get up and move every hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid processed foods.<\/strong> They\u2019re tasty, cheap and have a long shelf life, but processed foods contain harmful trans fats. These are the worst for your heart because they raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower good cholesterol (HDL). They also contribute to plaque buildup that clogs your arteries. Yuck!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eat lean.<\/strong> Choose to eat leaner meat and reduced fat options, especially when it comes to dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unplug before bedtime<\/strong>. Simply turn off electronics an hour or two before bedtime. Those news flashes, videos and emails can wait till morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Don't skip a check up for heart health\" class=\"wp-image-9106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_442937999-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Smoke. <\/strong>Easier said than done, but if you\u2019re going to do one thing for your heart, make it this one. Smoking causes your blood vessels to thicken and reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, making your heart work extra hard and putting additional pressure on arteries and veins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Skip Annual Check-ups. <\/strong>Even though you may feel just fine, be sure to keep all recommended medical appointments since early detection of any potential problem is key to staying healthy. Keep tabs on your numbers \u2013 blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One Final Do!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a naturally healthy heart, consider supplements like <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Garlic\/Odorless-Garlic-Oil-500-mg-90-softgels.axd\">garlic<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"allicin (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Garlic\/Allicin-60-Vege-Capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allicin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/weight-loss\/oat-extract-300-mg-30-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oat bran<\/a>, <a aria-label=\"policosanol (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Heart-Health\/Policosanol-10-mg-60-tablets.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">policosanol<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"CoQ-10 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Heart-Health\/CoQ-10-Power-Plex-15-capsules.axd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CoQ-10<\/a> . CoQ-10 is especially important to support your heart\u2019s high energy needs since these levels drop with age and statin medications deplete them even further. As always speak to your healthcare provider for what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food &amp; Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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