Is meat healthy?

It is advisable to reduce your consumption of meat especially the type that contains high levels of saturated fat. Eat more of vegetable foods (beans, lentils or whole grains), free range chicken or fish instead.

Control stress: Stop smoking

First of all, nicotine consumption increases blood pressure.
Secondly, it damages blood vessels. Here's how;
Atherosclerosis is a process in which fat and cholesterol form 'plaques' and stick to the walls of an artery. These plaques reduce the blood flow through the artery. Nicotine and other toxic substances from tobacco smoke are absorbed through the lungs into the blood stream and are circulated throughout the body. These substances damage the blood vessel walls, which allow plaques to form at a faster rate than they would in a non-smoker.
Last but not least, smoking can lead to peptic ulcer disease. Mucous production in the stomach is inhibited by cigarette smoke, increasing acid exposure of the esophagus and stomach, while limiting neutralizing base production. This results into peptic ulcers.

Control stress: Limit alcohol

Drinking alcohol can raise blood pressure. Men should have not more than 2 drinks a day while women should have not more than one drink. A drink is equal to 1 beer.

Control Stress

Stress makes your heart work harder and beat faster. So, how can you control stress;

• Let go of daily annoyance
• Get enough sleep. Take naps if needed.
• Try a stress reduction class or meditation.
• Do some exercises.