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GETTING ACTIVE
ACTIVE SCHOOLS
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ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES
URBAN PLANNING
ACTIVE WORKPLACES
AM I AT RISK
HEART HEALTH BASICS
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE
HOW TO DONATE
COVID-19 INFO
HEALTHY EATING
RECIPES
DIAGNOSIS
HEART CONDITIONS
SYMPTOMS
HEART DISEASE
HEART ATTACK
STORIES
ABORIGINAL HEALTH
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DATA & STATISTICS
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SUPPORT
TREATMENTS
Heart Foundation
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart teaches school children how to keep fit and healthy through skipping!...
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Resources available for built environment professionals to help guide in the development of active outdoor and indoor spaces....
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Physical activity resources for school staff....
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....
Your heart is your most important tool
Your heart is your most important tool
Men’s Health Week is the perfect time to think about your heart....
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now....
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....
Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Heart disease and pregnancy
Heart disease and pregnancy
Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
A coronary artery calcium score can be used following a Heart Health Check to estimate your risk of heart attack....
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...
What is atrial fibrillation?
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Information on women and heart disease for consumers....
How to make healthier meals at home
How to make healthier meals at home
Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....
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Heart Foundation
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day.
Key takeaways
A heart healthy diet is a pattern of food you eat over days, weeks and months.
Regular physical activity reduces your risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease.
Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart attack and stroke almost straight away.
Understanding and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure is key to your heart health.
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day.
What you eat, how much you move, whether you smoke and controlling your cholesterol and blood pressure are five things that can have a big impact on your heart.
Find out why they’re so important and get practical tips on living a heart healthy lifestyle.
Tips for eating a heart healthy diet
Healthy eating for a healthy heart is a pattern. It doesn’t focus on one type of food or nutrient, but rather on what you eat over days, weeks and months.
This style of eating is naturally low in saturated and trans fats, salt and added sugar. It’s rich in wholegrains, fibre, antioxidants and unsaturated fats.
Eat more fruit and vegetables
A diet full of a variety of fruit and vegetables is linked to healthier hearts and a lower risk of heart disease.
Swap to wholegrain
Wholegrain cereals include more of the natural grain. This means they have more nutrients like dietary fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats.
Swap to wholegrain
Wholegrain cereals include more of the natural grain. This means they have more nutrients like dietary fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats.
Make healthy fat choices
The best fats to include in your diet are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fats. You can find these healthier fats in avocados, nuts, fish and sunflower seeds.
Use herbs and spices instead of salt
Eating too much salt is bad for your heart. The sodium in salt can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
READ more health news HERE
interested in heart health
Show me:
FUNDRAISING
GETTING ACTIVE
ACTIVE SCHOOLS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES
URBAN PLANNING
ACTIVE WORKPLACES
AM I AT RISK
HEART HEALTH BASICS
WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE
HOW TO DONATE
COVID-19 INFO
HEALTHY EATING
RECIPES
DIAGNOSIS
HEART CONDITIONS
SYMPTOMS
HEART DISEASE
HEART ATTACK
STORIES
ABORIGINAL HEALTH
MEDICATIONS
DATA & STATISTICS
RECOVERY
SUPPORT
TREATMENTS
Heart Foundation
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart teaches school children how to keep fit and healthy through skipping!...
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Building physical activity into urban planning and design
Resources available for built environment professionals to help guide in the development of active outdoor and indoor spaces....
Healthy Active by Design
Healthy Active by Design
Improving the design of our cities, towns, streets and buildings makes it easier for Australians to lead heart-healthy lives....
Getting active at school
Getting active at school
Physical activity resources for school staff....
Physical activity in the workplace
Physical activity in the workplace
Resources to help you create a more physically active workplace....
Your heart is your most important tool
Your heart is your most important tool
Men’s Health Week is the perfect time to think about your heart....
Heart Age Calculator
Heart Age Calculator
Could you be at risk of heart disease? Get your estimated heart age now....
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
More Australians die of Heart Disease than any other cause.
And the heartache lasts a lifetime. But you can help the Heart Foundation fund life-saving research to keep more families together....
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Heart Healthy Dinner Plan
Sign up now and discover delicious, easy to follow dinner recipes. Plus shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy. ...
Stay informed about COVID-19
Stay informed about COVID-19
If you have heart disease, you are more vulnerable to severe complications....
Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
After being treated for atrial fibrillation, Boyd is now back on track
Running has been an important part of Boyd's life, so imagine his shock when a heart condition he had never heard of threatened to put a stop to it. ...
What is a cardiac arrest?
What is a cardiac arrest?
With immediate help a cardiac arrest can be survived. Learn how to save a life....
Heart disease and pregnancy
Heart disease and pregnancy
Pregnancy is often referred to as the “ultimate stress test” for the body....
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
A coronary artery calcium score can be used following a Heart Health Check to estimate your risk of heart attack....
Are you at risk of heart disease?
Are you at risk of heart disease?
There is no single cause for any one heart condition, but there are risk factors that increase your chance of developing one. ...
What is atrial fibrillation?
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia where your heart beats irregularly and fast....
Women and heart disease
Women and heart disease
Information on women and heart disease for consumers....
How to make healthier meals at home
How to make healthier meals at home
Cooking at home is often healthier than eating out....
LOAD MORE
ABOUT US
NEWS & MEDIA
PUBLICATIONS & SHOP
ADVOCACY & PROGRAMS
GET IN TOUCH
HELPLINE: 13 11 12
© 2021 National Heart Foundation of Australia ABN 98 008 419 761Merchandise PolicyPrivacy NoticeTerms
Heart Foundation
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day.
Key takeaways
A heart healthy diet is a pattern of food you eat over days, weeks and months.
Regular physical activity reduces your risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease.
Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart attack and stroke almost straight away.
Understanding and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure is key to your heart health.
Keeping your heart healthy is something you can work on every day.
What you eat, how much you move, whether you smoke and controlling your cholesterol and blood pressure are five things that can have a big impact on your heart.
Find out why they’re so important and get practical tips on living a heart healthy lifestyle.
Tips for eating a heart healthy diet
Healthy eating for a healthy heart is a pattern. It doesn’t focus on one type of food or nutrient, but rather on what you eat over days, weeks and months.
This style of eating is naturally low in saturated and trans fats, salt and added sugar. It’s rich in wholegrains, fibre, antioxidants and unsaturated fats.
Eat more fruit and vegetables
A diet full of a variety of fruit and vegetables is linked to healthier hearts and a lower risk of heart disease.
Swap to wholegrain
Wholegrain cereals include more of the natural grain. This means they have more nutrients like dietary fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats.
Swap to wholegrain
Wholegrain cereals include more of the natural grain. This means they have more nutrients like dietary fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E, and healthy fats.
Make healthy fat choices
The best fats to include in your diet are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega-3 and omega-6) fats. You can find these healthier fats in avocados, nuts, fish and sunflower seeds.
Use herbs and spices instead of salt
Eating too much salt is bad for your heart. The sodium in salt can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
READ more health news HERE
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