Sunday, March 16, 2008

Heart-felt gifts

Fruit basket: Fruit is essential to any nutritious diet and eating healthy is a great way to reduce your risk of heart disease. Fruit is rich in starch and fiber, but low in fat. A healthy diet can help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure and help keep your weight under control. Fad diets aren't helpful in maintaining a healthy weight, but including servings of fruit, vegetables and grains with every meal is. In the American Heart Association's ABCs campaign to prevent heart disease, the C stands for "Choose good nutrition." A fruit basket at your local florist costs from $35.99 and up.

Massage: Stress on you can lead to stress on the heart, according to some scientists. A massage either from a loved one or a masseuse at a Casper spa like Bamboo Spa & Salon can be the perfect relief. Stress may affect a person's risk factors for heart disease or stroke. People under stress may overeat or smoke, amplifying some of the risks. A relaxing massage at Bamboo costs between $65 and $75.


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