Question

What recommendations would you give to someone wanting to improve his or her cardiovascular health? Give reasoning for each recommendation. What recommendations would you give to someone wanting to improve his or her gastrointestinal health? Give reasoning for each recommendation

Answer 1

Answer-

Recommendations for improving Cardiovascular Health:-

1. Eat a heart-healthy diet which includes vegetables and fruits, lean meat and fishes, whole grains and healthy fats.

Reason- Healthy diet can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels and lower the risk of type II diabetes.

2. Exercise or walk- aim for atleast 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity daily

Reason- Physical activity reduces the risk of heart diseses by controlling your weight and maintain a healthy blood pressure(BP), sugar and cholesterol level.

3. Do not smoke or consume tobacco and also avoid passive smoking

Reason- smoking damages the heart blood vessels and reduces the oxygen content of the blood and increases BP and heart rate.

4. Maintain a healthy qeight and Body Mass Index(BMI)

Reason- Excess weight increases the risk of developing high BP, cholesterol, triglycerides and type II diabetes.

5. Get quality and sound sleep

Reason- Lack of sleep poses a higher risk of obesity, high BP, heart attack, diabetes and depression.

6. Get regular health screenings

Reason- Regular screeings could tell about the early risks and whether any action needs to be taken or not.

Recommendations for improving Gastrointestinal Health-

1. Eat a diet high in fibers ( both soluble and insoluble)

Reason- High-fiber diet helps to protect or treat conditions like diverticulosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and hemorrhoids.

2. Limit food with high fat content

Reason- Fatty foods slow down the digestion process making the person prone to constipation.

3. Incorporate probiotics and prebiotics in your diet

Reason- they keep the body helathy by removing the bad effects of antibiotics and stress, they also strengthen the immune system and treat IBS.

4. Maintain an eating schedule-

Reason- healthy meals and snacks on a regular schedule help digestive system to be in shape.

5. Stay hydrated

Reason- Drinking plenty of water allows bulkier stools to pass through more easily and it also keeps the colon clean.

6. Quit smoking and excess caffeine and alcohol consumption

Reason- These interferes with digestive health and leads to problems like ulcers and heartburn. Caffeine makes you dehydrates and in turn will make you constipated.

7. Exercise regularly-

Reason- Regular exercise reduces constipation and helps in maintaining a healthy weight.