Beat high cholesterol with 3 easy steps

Heart disease—often caused by factors like stress, eating fatty foods, and lack of exercise—continues to be responsible for 1 out of 2 deaths in the country from 2015 to 2023. In 2020, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported a surge in deaths due to heart disease, surpassing the average from the previous five years.

Looking after your heart health doesn't have to be complicated. By making simple lifestyle changes, such as eating a balanced diet and staying active, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and enjoy a healthier life. Below are some ways you can take care of your heart.

Manage your lifestyle

Both stress and high cholesterol are linked to higher chances of heart attack and stroke, so it’s important to maintain a clean lifestyle. Reduce stress to have a healthier heart. Practice self-care by picking up or continuing a hobby, exercising regularly, spending time with family and friends, and avoiding toxic relationships.

Exercise regularly

Regular workouts have many benefits. Besides reducing stress, they may also lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health. What’s great is that any kind of physical activity, as long as it is done for 30 minutes a day at least five times a week, will have health benefits. They can be as simple as going for a brisk walk or jogging. Yoga, weightlifting, biking, and swimming are also excellent ways to get moving.

Eat healthy food

Lowering your intake of saturated fat, which may raise cholesterol levels, is vital for taking care of your heart health. Meat dishes, eggs, full-fat dairy products, and food cooked in tropical oils like coconut and palm contain this kind of fat. Replace these with heart-healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, whole grains like brown rice and whole-grain bread, and lean proteins like nuts and fish to help lower cholesterol.

Phytosterols and phytostanols are also great additions to the diet. These natural compounds can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and legumes. They help manage cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Reducol™, a blend of phytosterols and phytostanols, blocks cholesterol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract². This blend may be found in Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart.

Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart offers the pure flavor of freshly squeezed pineapples, along with all its health benefits, with no added sugar. The product is in a juice format, making it an easy and delicious addition to your diet.

Drink two glasses daily and combine this habit with proper diet and exercise to effectively lower cholesterol in as early as four weeks. This drink is perfect for everyone, but pregnant and breastfeeding women, children below five years old, and individuals with diabetes must consult with a healthcare professional before adding it to their diet.

Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart is available in a 220mL Can and 1L Tetra in all leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide. The beverage is also available at Del Monte’s e-commerce shops in Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Start taking care of your heart health today. See a healthcare professional for a check-up, modify your lifestyle, and drink smart for your heart with Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart. For more information, visit Kitchenomics.com.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Del Monte.