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A new way to live a heart healthy lifestyle

A popular diet has shown to be quite the appealing option for lower risk of heart disease or heart-related illnesses. Although it is unfairly categorized as a “fad diet”, the Mediterranean diet is backed by some great research that adds some weight to its bold claims.

The research revealed a 30 percent lower risk of major cardiovascular illnesses and problems—a big opportunity for prevention of these potentially deadly illnesses. The Mediterranean Diet is a diet that consists of foods that are native to the Mediterranean region, this includes fish and seafood, whole grains and olive oils. It also includes vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts. Another reason the Mediterranean diet is special is because it doesn’t eliminate healthy fats that your body needs, instead it suggests that you opt for healthy fat sources that can lower cholesterol levels.

All in all, the Mediterranean diet isn’t a simple fad diet used to lose weight quick - it’s an essential component of a heart healthy lifestyle and can prevent a fatal attack from striking you or your family. Enjoy the promise of the years ahead and think about what you use to fuel your body. Why not give it a try?

October is Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month!

This week launches Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month, an awareness campaign that is very dear to the hearts of all of us here at Living for Zachary, and for the families and friends of those that have been directly affected by sudden cardiac arrest.

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a heart condition that different from a conventional heart attack. During a heart attack, the heart doesn’t normally stop beating. During sudden cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the rest of the body and for many, leads to nearly immediate death.

So starting this month, many non-profits across the country will launch awareness campaigns to help the general public learn from the situations of others and to help become more proactive in getting their heart screened and detected for any potentially life-threatening signs.

So stay tuned for more information from us on sudden cardiac arrest during this month, and take the first step on your own. Do some research and get your heart screened. It could save your life.