Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’

27
Sep

Delta Children’s Heart Disease Risk

   Posted by: Phil    in Child Health, Health & Wellness

Delta Children's Heart Disease Risk

A growing number of BC children are developing high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and type 2 diabetes which are all risk factors for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, there is credible evidence that cholesterol buildup in arteries begins in childhood.

A recent Australian study claims that lifestyle changes made before adulthood, such as healthy eating habits, exercise, and weight management are likely to reduce the risk for heart disease later in life.

The three main risk factors for Vancouver children in developing high cholesterol are heredity, diet, and obesity. Visit with your Vancouver doctor to have your own cholesterol checked to make sure your kids aren’t at risk.

When shopping at your Vancouver grocery store, stock up on healthy snacks like nuts, dried fruit, and yogurt. Helping Vancouver kids and Richmond make healthy lifestyle choices now prepares them to have healthy lifestyles as adults.

As a health and wellness business owner and Delta children’s advocate, I would love to share more information about children’s nutrition and healthy snacking. Please call or email me today.

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2
Sep

What is CRP And Why Is It Important For Delta?

   Posted by: Phil    in Healthy Chocolate, Xocai

Vancouver Health Chocolate Hi, I am Delta Xocai blogger Phil Hoskins. Today’s post explores the link between CRP levels, inflammation and heart disease. What is CRP? CRP is a measure of C-reactive protein in the blood. You can get your CRP tested when you get your cholesterol measured. A high level of CRP tells you that inflammation is present in your body.

The health dangers of inflammation are well established. If your blood vessels are inflamed, you may be at risk for heart disease. A high CRP level can occur even if no other heart disease risk factors are present. The Mayo Clinic has an article on this if you want to read more.

What does this have to do with Xocai health chocolate?

Antioxidants lower CRP levels, thereby reducing inflammation. The main ingredient in Xocai healthy chocolate is cacao. Cacao is the #1 Antioxidant Food.

The National Institute of Aging conducted a study in 2004 which found a link between antioxidant supplements and lower CRP levels. According to the researchers: “taking an antioxidant supplement was associated with CRP levels similar to those seen in those who exercised 180 minutes/week or more and did not take supplements.”

I am certainly not recommending that you stop exercising. I just wanted to point out that the NIA study showed just how effective antioxidant supplements are in reducing CRP levels even in people who do not exercise. Obviously, the best combination for heart health is antioxidant consumption coupled with regular exercise.

How do I get my antioxidants? Xocai healthy chocolate, of course! Of all the antioxidant-rich foods available in Vancouver, Xocai dark chocolate is the most delicious and satisfying.

I share Xocai with people in Richmond, Surrey, and Langley. If you come to one of my Xocai reviews you can sample Xocai products while learning about chocolate health benefits. Call me anytime at 604.943.8598 to schedule a meeting.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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