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Healthy Heart Tips
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| February 2023 |
| Monthly Newsletter |
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| Healthy Heart Tips for Valentines |
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While boxes of decadent chocolate treats, celebratory champagne and romantic, high-calorie dinners may dance in our minds as a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, our heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it is a great time to look at the state of our heart.
Despite recent progress, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women. Making heart-healthy lifestyle choices and taking control of our cardiovascular risk factors can help prevent or slow the progression of heart disease. |
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| Everyday decisions are important to cardiovascular health, and Valentine’s Day is a good time to give ourselves the gift of lifestyle changes that will benefit us through the year. Check out these tips. |
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Stay Active
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| The key to heart health is to keep moving and avoid being sedentary. Ideally, aim to get your heart rate up with at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least five days a week. However, any movement will be good for your heart so keep moving and stay active. |
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Limit Yourself
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| Limit your consumption of red meat, sugar and unhealthy fats. There are plenty of foods you can eat instead to enjoy a heart-healthy diet. Add fruits and vegetables to your diet to increase your fiber consumption. |
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Reduce Salt Intake
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| Can’t imagine your favorite foods without that added salt? Over time, however, you can re-train your taste buds to become accustomed to a lower-sodium diet, and you will start to notice subtle flavors in your foods again. |
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Stop Smoking
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| Smoking not only damages your lungs, it also negatively affects your heart health. Once you stop smoking, your odds of developing heart disease drops rapidly. Breaking that smoking habit is essential for your overall health. |
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Keep Weight Under Control
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| Ask your doctor if you are overweight. Obesity increases the risk of heart attacks, heart failure and diabetes. A healthy diet with portion control and regular exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy weight. |
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Know Your Cholesterol Level
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| High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. If you have not had your cholesterol levels checked in the past year or two, get them checked now to find out if you’re at risk for heart disease. |
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Know Your Blood Pressure
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| High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Many people with high blood pressure are unaware that they have this condition. There are effective treatments for hypertension in addition to lifestyle modifications of exercise and salt reduction. |
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Know Your Blood Sugar Level
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| Over time, elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetes, a strong risk factor for heart disease. Ask your doctor if you are at risk. If you are pre-diabetic or have “early” diabetes, lifestyle changes can be effective. |
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Reduce Stress
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| Stress is a strong risk factor for heart disease, especially for women. Try meditation, yoga, or simply being silent and still for 10 minutes a day. Be mindful of stress in your life and take extra care of your heart. |
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See Your Doctor Regularly
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| Regular medical follow-up is one of the best ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. Studies show that individuals who stop their cardiovascular medications are at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and reduced survival. |
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For more information on this topic, visit www.heart.org for online support and resources to help you to eat well, stay active and be healthy.
Commit to nurturing your heart this Valentine’s Day. |
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| 🤔 Did you know? |
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| In 2007, the Big Creek Group and the Port of Big Creek took on the importation, storage, and distribution of fuel from Venezuela under the Petro Caribe Initiative. This saw the construction of a 60,000 barrels tank farm facility at the Port. |
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| BEL-AGRO Product of the Month |
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JUMPSTART 5-20-4
A starter fertilizer for use on seeded and transplanted crops, containing humic acid and micronutrients for early root development. |
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Soluble Potash
Urea Nitrogen
Molybdenum
Ammoniacal Nitrogen
Boron
Chelated Iron
Available Phosphate
Chelated Manganese
Chelated Zinc
Chelated Magnesium
Yeast extract
Humic acid |
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Tomatoes
Other vegetables
Grapes
Small fruits
Leaf crops
Peanuts
Cotton
Tobacco
Other agronomic crops
Flower crops
Turf |
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😋 Sweet tooth?
There’s a happy way of eating a sweet treat that actually sounds good, tastes good, and won’t leave you feeling sluggish afterwards.
Here are some healthy snacks that can satisfy those cravings ... and FYI, they can be made in under 10 minutes. |
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Trail mix
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Grab whatever nuts or dried fruit you have in the pantry and make a quick trail mix.
Try combinations like walnuts, pistachios, raisins, and chocolate chips! |
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Popcorn
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| drizzled with peanut butter and cocoa powder on top. The peanut butter and chocolate drizzle will surely satisfy your sweet tooth! |
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Choco-Banana
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| We all live in the banana capital, so more than likely you have random assortment of banana pieces in your fridge, locker or freezer. |
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Smoothie
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| Pick a fruit and a liquid and blend, and you’re done. Options are endless here! Use what is already in your fridge! |
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Grilled PB & J
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| This is a classic ... you haven’t lived until you’ve grilled your PB&J. |
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Cereal & Milk
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| Isn’t breakfast cereal at night one of the most comforting foods ever? |
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Chocolate Milk
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| Drink some chocolate milk. Try going for milk with a low amount of added sugar to prevent blood sugar spikes and energy crashes. |
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Yogurt & Granola
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| If you like a good texture variety in your evening snacks (or whenever), yogurt and granola is a great way to get your taste buds singing. |
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Hot Chocolate
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| Especially if it's cold outside, you really can't beat a warm mug of hot chocolate. |
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Cinnamon Toast
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| Quick and easy. This is a great late-night snack. |
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| Enjoy a square or two of chocolate as a treat. |
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Dark Chocolate Squares
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| Or visit your nearest coffee shop and pick up a |
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Tasty Coffee Drink
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| You just want something quick and easy that will bring a smile to your face. There’s many ways to do this that taste amazing, AND don’t involve diet products or convincing yourself that ignoring it will make it go away. |
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| Positive Thoughts |
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Starting is the Only Way to Make Progress
This is one of the the life lessons learned that is worth stating this year. The only way to make progress in very aspect of life is by taking action. No progress happens when you complain. Progress automatically beins when you start. Setting goals is a huge part of starting. Getting one percent better everyday is better than not getting started at all. |
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| Riddle me that ... |
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Previous Riddle: lunch and dinner
Despite being smaller than the others, he get up more than everyone if he is motivated and happy. Who is he?
Answer revealed in upcoming issue.
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| Employees Leaving 👋 |
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| Thank you for your dedication and perseverance. |
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| Felix Choco |
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Operator
BEL-AGRO |
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| Leybis Yulay |
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Welder
Equipment & Maintenance |
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| Wishing you all the best as you pursue new opportunities. |
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At Big Creek Group, we are dedicated to supporting important health initiatives that impact our communities. Many employees wore RED to support Heart Disease Awareness and the efforts being made to educate the public about this condition. As a company, we are committed to making a difference and improving the lives of those around us.
Read more ... |
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A HUGE thank you to all the employees who participated in the heart-pumping walk-a-thon this month which was aimed towards promoting heart disease awareness and a healthier lifestyle.
This health-focused event brought together individuals from all departments, uniting us in our efforts to promote heart health and well-being.
Read more ... |
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