Many of us are wondering how in the world it’s February already! We’re a month into our New Year’s Resolutions and we may have slipped a time or two — or three. But February is American Heart Month, and it’s a good time to rededicate yourself to a healthy 2013.
Heart disease is a serious problem, causing nearly a quarter of all deaths in the United States. Fortunately, many underlying causes of heart problems are preventable or reversible, which brings us back to those resolutions. If you haven’t already, resolve to have a healthy heart. And to help, we’d like to share with you a couple ways you can build and protect that most important muscle.
Physical activity is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy heart and aerobic exercise is particularly important. “Aerobic” literally means “living in air”, so what better way to practice this exercise than in the fresh ocean breeze. Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP) is one of our favorite ways to get a low-intensity cardio workout while enjoying the serenity of the water and warm rays of sunshine. Among many other physical benefits, SUP can help to decrease blood pressure, strengthen the heart, reduce stress and reduce the risk of diabetes.
Keeping your heart in shape can also be as simple as eating delicious, healthy food! Here at SurfBerry, we have tasty sweet smoothies and juices that provide multiple nutritional benefits. Many of our smoothies and juices can provide you with your required daily serving of fruits and vegetables. Some of our core ingredients include spinach and bananas, sources of Omega-3 fatty acids and potassium respectively. Not only do these offerings boost energy for that SUP workout, many fruits and vegetables are proven to help prevent cardiovascular disease through their richness in fiber and antioxidants.
A happy heart is a healthy heart. For us, the desire to be healthy is a desire rooted in our passion for being able to enjoy this beautiful place we live in. Stress is known to have negative health impacts including high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. For the sake of your New Year’s resolutions, American Heart Month and living life to the fullest, we invite you to visit us SurfBerry so that we can share the joys of living a heart-healthy life with you! Together we can enjoy the increased energy, health, and greater satisfaction provided to us by an afternoon on the waterways of Wrightsville Beach.