As I was heading up to bed last night I glanced out the window to find this scary deer shadow in our front yard!! Look right under the yellow lamppost orb. It was haunting!!
This morning’s breakfast was another winner!
Another jar bites the dust.
The Mix:
- 1/2 cup oats, 1/3 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 banana
- Cinnamon + vanilla
- 1 tbsp flax
- 1/2 tbsp toffee pieces
- A few butterscotch chips
- Naturally More residue
Scraping the bottom was fun
Mmmm mmmm!!
A Better U, A Better Giveaway
The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign has just launched a new free 12-week online nutrition program: Go Red BetterU. The program is founded on the premise that improving their heart health doesn’t have to be a major undertaking, you can start with small choices and goals. Heart disease is the no. 1 killer of women, and there are so many ways to reduce your risk by living a healthier life. I am all about making good CHOICES. You are in control of your own body.
So in honor of the program, the AHA is giving away this BetterU, BetterMe Kit:
It includes:
- A super-cute tote bag for the gym
- BPA-free water bottle
- Go Red Grocery Guide to help you made heart-healthy choices at the store
- A Go Red yoga mat
- A signature red dress pin
- Heart-healthy snack, Craisins
Leave a comment with your best heart-healthy habit to enter! Winner will be randomly selected this evening.
NOTE: I wont be answer>ing comments on this post due to a likely large comment volume!
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Today is wide open. Unfortunately the sun is not.
One thing I definitely want to do: CLEAN this house!! It’s gotten dusty. Gotta work on some nutrition stuff too, and get in a workout.
See ya for mid-day munch.
Meg C. says
Lots of cardio and a diet free of red meat is my heart healthy habit!
JENNA says
great giveaway Kath!! 🙂
Krissy says
Cardio 5-6/wk including walking to & from work (and any place else I can!)
Eliza M says
Hiking as much as I can! A glass of red wine! Yoga!
Recipes for Creativity says
A low-in-animal-product diet with plenty of body movement!
wende says
By walking my kids to school and other activities instead of driving them, I am being a little more active and encouraging the same behavior in them.
Mariel says
Oatmeal, of course! And the occasional glass of red wine 🙂
Holly (The Healthy Everythingtarian) says
I would have to say my best heart-healthy habit is running and now training for my first marathon! My doctor told me a couple weeks ago I had the pulse of an athlete – woowoo!
gretchen says
getting myself movine in some form or another daily and eating as many whole foods as possible – those are my heart-healthy habits! great giveaway!
Alison says
I make sure to get outside & active with my husband on the weekends – we enjoy spending the time together & it is great for our hearts & our health!
Erica says
I love naturally more! What a great bfast. Awesome giveaway too!!!! Best Heart -Healthy Habit- INSTRUCTING group fitness classes. Love it 🙂
Neena says
I start every day with a delicious bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit!
ari says
my best heart healthy habit is exercise! not only does it keep my heart healthy, but my mind as well; a good sweat always makes me feel so refreshed and refocused 🙂
Liz says
Tennis, running, biking, wine, and a pescetarian diet!
Thanks for posting this!
Seth says
Like everyone else is going to say here….
Running is my fav heart healthy habit!
My wife and I are continuing training to run in our second minimarathon of this year.
Becca H says
I have never had oatmeal in PB jar. Good idea. Best Heart Healthy Habit- Swimming. I love to swim beacuse it can be a great workout and gives be time to think.
Katie says
Eating tons of produce and getting tons of exercise
Marissa says
My best heart health habit (besides exercise and a good diet) is getting my cholesterol checked regularly. Heart disease runs on both sides of my family so I like to keep tabs on my “heart numbers”.
Royal says
Redwine, working out, eatin my cheerios you name it!
Colleen says
running is my favorite heart healthy habit!
Barbara says
Thanks for another great giveaway!
My heart healthy habits are lots of CARDIO, steel cut oatmeal, fish and no red meat:)
Kati says
Fun prize!! My fave heart-healthy tip is to eat breakfast every. single. morning. Whether it’s 30 min or 2 hours after you’ve been up, it sets you up to have more energy and less late-day cravings :->
Jennifer says
I do a lot of walking with my growing family. I have two children who are 2 and a half and 14 months and we (my husband and I) try to incorporate as much activity into our lifestyle as possible. Also I try to include lean meats (the fewer meats the better) as well as fish and nuts as they contain Omega 3 fatty acids for our hearts and my children’s brain development. We have never fed our children unhealthy foods (with the exception of special occasions) and they reap the benefits of all kinds of delicious, bright in color veggies and fruit. Not to mention they will carry this lifestyle with them when they get older. 🙂
Great giveaway! (We LOVE Craisins here!) Great cause!
Heather says
My heart healthy habits include exercising 5-6 days a week, regular check-ups with my doctor (history of heart disease in my family) & eating proper nutrition! I lost both my Mom & Grandmother to heart disease. I’m determined to not repeat that fate!
Erica says
Living a healthy lifestyle. Exercise and eating whole foods 🙂
Dana says
To keep my heart happy I work out daily, eat semi-vegetarian (including only fish as my meat) and drink the red wine! Thanks for another giveaway!
Rose says
Lots of exercise and cardio. Plus, we don’t add salt to anything.
ChristinB says
oatmeal + almonds
’nuff said 🙂
Tracy says
Yes like many have said already, exercise is the best heart healthy habit! Thanks Kath!
Sarah says
1 hour of cardio/day + lots of veggies + little bit of chocolate (for the mind!) = a healthy heart!
Kelsey says
I eat mainly vegan + vegetarian not only because I enjoy the health benefits, but because it gets my creative juices flowing to come up with a delish meal (that is anything but bland :] ). I also take the stairs (even to my fourth floor dorm room at school!) and partake in stress reducing yoga + meditation daily!!!
Janette says
I gave up salty snacks, in a way to improve my eating habits. Have a great day.
Sues says
I eat oatmeal every morning!! Have a great day 🙂
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
Daily exercise and antioxidants in the form of coffee and dark chocolate keep my heart happy 🙂
Anne K. says
I really want to try that Naturally More nut butter, but i can’t find it anywhere! I even went to Walmart (the website said it’d be there), but no luck.
My best heart healthy habit is getting a good workout in 5-6 times a week. Also, having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables!
Alison says
My heart healthy habits include daily oatmeal and daily exercise! My heart rocks!
Rebeca says
I drink loads of red wine, jk 😉
Whole grains + moderation + glorious runs/bike rides
Andrew says
As one of the few men commenting here…ahem…and a heart attack survivor, I have to say: exercise, exercise, exercise.
Eating well helps out a lot too, but you gotta get the butt in gear and get moving!!
adrianna says
absolutely love their go red campaigns. keep those tickers healthy ladies!
Rachel A says
I keep my stress down by doing yoga and keep my teeth healthy and clean; dental infections can lead to heart problems if not addressed! I love the Go Red for Women campaign. One of my co-workers is a spokeswoman for them after having a heart attack at only 40.
Jessica says
A little bit of dark chocolate as many days a week as I can! 🙂
Amy says
After abusing my heart (and lungs) by smoking and doing no exercise for pretty much 13 years. I began to exercise and lost 40lbs and just two months ago i quit smoking as well. I have never looked or felt better in my life-i hope my heart forgives me and keeps me living strong for a loooong time!
Jenny says
My best heart healthy habits are daily walks and having walnuts in my oatmeal every morning!
Marie says
One word…OATMEAL! 🙂
polly says
yoga, almond butter, and LOVE in my life. 🙂
XOXO
Michelle in SC says
My hearth healthy habits are: cardio 5 times a week, walks with my energetic dog and having a loving family!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Going for a walk every single day! I love enjoying the outdoors, but a treadmill with a magazine does the trick too! 🙂
Michelle says
I feel my best heart healthy habit is getting a lot of fiber in my diet. I usually only choose grains that contain a lot of fiber, and I also try to get at least a little flax seed in my diet every day! 🙂
Katherine says
Running is one of my big heart health tips. But the biggest one is LAUGHTER. For a healthy heart, laugh and smile as much as possible!!
Hilary says
Oatmeal every morning to clean out the arteries and tons of exercise! Good think I adore both those things 🙂
Moran (The Running Addict) says
Veggies and fruits throughout the day – every meal!
Michelle in SC says
Opps…I meant “Heart”
suzanne says
Red wine, omega 3’s, oats and not too much red meat 🙂 Makes for a healthy life!!
Megan says
Fiber! I’m very conscious of the fiber content of the foods I eat!
Laura says
lots of exercise + eating wholesome, real food!
Christina says
ask/find out family history as it can play a key role into prevention and/or early detection. Helped save my life to find out and just may do the same for you so dont be afraid to ask parents, sisters/brothers, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins etc….
Jessica says
walking every day and trying to eat 5 fruits and vegetables
Alycia says
My heart healthy habit is seeking to work out at least 5-6 days a week, and have my eating habits center around fruits, veggies, and whole grains…laughing helps too. =)
Jill says
Oatmeal and some heart pumping exercise!
Genie says
My heart healthy habit is regular exercise and a healthy diet. 🙂
Lauren A. says
i get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, even if it is just 30 minutes of light walking.
Amy C says
My best heart healthy habit is exercising five days a week and eating a healthy vegetarian diet. 🙂
Lani says
Salsa dancing and performing — it gets my heart going (and my husband’s, too 🙂 It’s so much fun, and it doesn’t feel like exercise!
Nichole K says
Clean eating and biking everyday
Alissa says
I like to think of housework as an extra chance to exercise. Vacuuming briskly can be a real workout.
🙂
Amy says
keep stress down!! stress i think effects you soooo badly!
nicole Hoskens says
i always get some excersise everyday. i eat healthy most of the time
Jennifer says
i walk to and from work everyday!
Alison says
Lots of walks with the puppy and visits to the gym. Handle my stress through some outdoor activity like fishing. I also love to use avocado instead of mayo on sandwiches, etc to reduce the saturated fat in my diet.
Lesley says
Eating heathfully, exercising, taking fish oil daily, and keeping tabs on my cholesterol numbers. My mom and I compare our progress on lowering our numbers…it’s really helped us both.
Amy says
Bikram yoga, running, and a glass of red wine for recovery! Another great giveaway, Kath!
Susan @ Nurse on the Run says
Running!! Most definitely. And trying to take things in stride…less stress!
Katelyn says
I bought a pedometer and make it a goal to get 10,000 steps in every day. I also stay away from salty foods and love eating fresh produce.
Jenn says
Exercise and healthy eating are necessary! I agree with Polly too, LOVE and reducing stress are key as well 🙂
Amanda (My Summerizations) says
dark chocolate, oatmeal, whole grains! sometimes all at one time!
goji says
loving my life and keeping my stress level in check. life is good! 🙂
Michaela says
Running and oatmeal. I also don’t typically eat the yolks of eggs.
bobbi says
The real question is what don’t I do!!! LOL I eat as claen as possible, workout out, ride my bike, stay away from red meat, and I teach others how to do the same!! Thanks for the give-away Kath!
KatieF says
Eating tons of fruits and veggies and exercising 6 days a week!
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Daria says
Oatmeal every morning (with PB, cocoa powder, and a banana, naturally) and running every other day!
Lauren says
I run and do yoga on regular basis. I eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in “bad” fats.
Aimee says
Regular Cardio and eating a lot of fruits and veggies. My Mom suffers from heart disease and has had two open heart surgeries in her lifetime, and my dad died of a heart aneurysm when I was only 12 years old. So keeping my heart healthy is a big reason for my healthy lifestyle!
loreejo says
I’m exercising at least a half hour every day to help keep my heart healthy!
Ada says
I swim practically every morning and consume heart healthy fats from fish and avocado.
ali says
Cardio Everyday !!
Annalisa says
Aside from exercise, I incorporate as many omega 3’s and 6’s into my diet.
Maeonia says
Taking the stairs at work every day (and doing a couple lunges/squats on each landing)!
Christina MINDFUL LIVING says
I road bike! and I try to keep my mom’s heart healthy by accompanying her on smaller bike rides- going at her pace helping her along!
Stephanie says
When I was 25 years old, my doctor told me I had high cholesterol. Since MANY women in my family have died from heart disease, I decided to make a change in my life. I completely changed the way that I eat – many more vegetables (I was already eating a lot of fruit, but no veg), more plant based proteins and far fewer animal products (especially ice cream and meat). Not only did I reverse my cholesterol problem in 6 mos, but I lost 20 lbs over two years, and I feel a million times better. Veggies and beans for life (well, for a long life)!
Kiersten says
My best habit is following a healthy, vegan diet and exercising regularly.
Emily says
Lots of excercise, healthy vegetables and whole grains along with reducing my stress with yoga make my heart (and my mind) healthy.
ittybittyaa says
I try hard to limit my intake of red meat and to get in as much cardio as possible with a 3 year old and one year old. Sometimes just keeping up with them is cardio enough!!!
Geneka says
Cute bag. I like drinking tea along with doing a good amout of heart pumping cardio like dance and running.
Katie says
Cardio! Yoga (works SO good to reduce stress) and lots of whole grains! Plus taking my high blood pressure meds makes my heart happy (and not make me feel like its gonna explode!)
Kristen says
Definitely to get your heart pumping everyday and to eat the rainbow.. oh and oatmeal.
Katie says
Daily workouts and a diet free of red meat! Plus, the occasional heart healthy glass of red wine and bite of dark chocolate too! 😉
Gabby says
Definitely exercise. But more specifically, nice outdoor runs. (:
Lisa says
I exercise everyday (even if it’s just walking)!
Tiffany says
I try to do lots of cardio!
Lucy says
At least 5 days of exercise a week, lots of veggies and fruits, whole grains, and making sure I get my healthy fats from the good oils, fish, and nuts (gotta have those omegas)!
Erica says
My heart healthy habit is running 6 days/week and eating a diet low in bad fats and high in fruits and veggies. I hope I win your giveaway!!
stacy says
walking everywhere!
Veronica says
My best heart healthy habit is, eating Real Food of course! Oh, and lot’s of walking.
Sophie says
Exercising daily, oatmeal, and lots of fresh fruits and veggies from the market (especially right now!).
Katharina says
The best heart-healthy habit I do is take my dog out for at least 2 walks a day out in the fresh air. It helps me take a break from my every day, look at the cuteness that is my pup, and just take in this beautiful world. Not only does it count as activity, but it helps calm me down.
I am also a vegetarian, drink tea, and follow a healthy balanced diet.
Ellen says
i exercise regularly, eat very few animal products and eat a lot of GREEN stuff everyday!
Amy says
I try to eat healthy and have reg check ups at the Dr!!!!
Allie says
Pilates is my Yoga! It keeps my stress levels down and is a great time for reflection. It’s 2 for 1… exercise for heart health and stress reducer.
Leah says
My best heart healthy habit is filling my diet with tons of healthy fats and grains to keep cholesterol in check! Fish oils, avocado, nuts, flax, oats, quinoa, kasha, YUM!
SarahF says
The best things I do for my heart are walking part way to work everyday, yoga twice a week, the occasional run or swim and of course-small indulgences of dark chocolate and red wine.
laci says
My vegetarian diet, doing physical activities almost daily that I love, and feeling good about giving into my sweet tooth here and there. (Ok, so maybe that’s daily too! But it’s usually animal product free…)
Grace says
Gratitude- saying thank you for the blessings in my life every day keeps my heart happy!
Carrie H says
Eating oats and working out to raise my heart rate 5-6 days a week!
Priyanka says
A mostly vegetarian diet , while occasionally eating lean meats and including some activity daily ( This I am diligently following now) is my mantra!
TAMMY says
Walking, and oatmeal with blue’s…
Christy says
Exercising every day is definitely the best thing I do for my heart. It also helps me start my day is a great mood!
Jess M says
My best hearth-healthy habit is exercising regularly and eating tons of fruits and veggies. Oh and a glass of red wine every once in a while 😉
Linda says
Exercise! As someone with hypothyroid, I am extra vigilant about my cardio workouts and eating a balanced, heart healthful diet.
JE says
Regular exercise and lots of whole foods
Leena says
Cuuuuuute! My best heart healthy habit: starting my day with a bowl of cholesterol-lowering oatmeal. Yum!
Kristen says
I start every day with a bowl of oatmeal (when it’s cold outside) or Cheerios and fruit (when it’s hot), ride my bike instead of taking the car whenever possible, and go for a walk every night… in addition to my daily gym workouts! I love my heart and I like to treat it well! 🙂
Cindy says
Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies. And trying to get 8 hours of sleep every night!! 🙂
Liz says
I started biking to work. Its a great active activity to start the day and it saves money on public transit fare too
Charity says
Exercise!
Meg says
I eat a lot of whole foods, free of trans fat, always. I also enjoy doing a bit of cardio a few days a week, and pilates! I love deep breathing exercises as well for relaxation!
Meg
Elizabeth says
I don’t care what you do, just get up & move somehow everyday!
If you’re not active already, start small (ie – take the stairs instead of the elevator) & keep plugging away!!
jvegegirl says
I’m a runner :).
Christine says
My best heart healthy habit is running (ran my first half marathon this spring) ! And a healthy diet including lots of veggies and fiber (this one is a work in progress).
lisa says
i add OATS to my green monster! heart healthy & super yummy!!!
Jonna says
My heart healthy tips are eating lots of veggies, lean proteins, nut butters, fruits and exercising which includes jazzercise, walking and jogging.
ellie says
eating oatmeal 🙂
Lori says
Best heart healthy habits? Exercise and oats!
Claudia says
Eating my veggies and lotsa cardio!
Kelly L. says
CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE!!!
julie says
even though i live out of “town”, i bike 7 miles into the city to run my errands every day. i reward myself every night with a small glass of cab or shiraz.
monique says
Now that I am finally out of my boot after 11 long weeks, I am back to walking everyday trying to get back up to 5 miles.
Jennifer @ His N' Her Health says
Dancing, running, walking! MOVING! A diet low in animal products!
susan Nolan says
exercise, leafy greens, exercise!
Sarah says
My favorite heart healthy habit is a little bit of dark chocolate every day! I also park a distance from work and walking walking walking everywhere I go.
But my best heart healthy habit is playing with my dog and talking to my boyfriend every night. Nothing like seeing their two faces to help me relax and save my heart from the stress of the day!
Amelia says
Cardio, Cardio, Cardio: running, biking, elliptical or just taking walks with my adorable 1.5 year old Chocolate Lab, Cocoa 🙂
Melissa (fitnessnyc) says
i would love to win this! I don’t have a yoga mat 🙁
Mary says
#1 Heart Healthy habit…I run about 25 miles a week and eat a diet low in saturated fat.
Rachel says
My healthy heart habits include cardio at least 6 days a week, no red meat, lots of leafy greens, and walking my dog. A healthy heart is very important!
Roseanna says
Lots of walking in the quiet in Prospect Park. Every New Yorker needs to escape the bustle of city streetes.
living2thetruth says
I get in heart pumping cardio atleast 4 days per week, I eat a heart healthy diet, and I fill my life with people who make my heart smile!
alli says
exercise exercise exercise…
Allison M says
My healthy habits are walking, blody flow and body pump at the gym! I love my classes! I desperately need a new yoga mat! pick me! Thanks Kath!
Lindsey says
My Heart Healthy Habit is to get in all my daily fruits and vegetables as well as maintaining a healthy workout regimen!
Healthy body + Healthy mind = Happy Body and Happy mind (less stress)
K says
eating oats every morning!
Christine says
What a cool giveaway! My heart-healthy habits include regular cardio workouts of varying intensity, specifically running, about 6 times a week and I try to walk as much as possible, not too hard in Boston!
stacey says
This is a great giveaway!
Running, yoga and practicing moderation are my heart healthy habits.
april says
My favorite way to keep my heart healthy is to exercise.. even if it’s walking! Did you know that flossing has shown to decrease the risk of heart disease as well?
Sara D. says
Riding my bike for errands, instead of driving!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) says
I exercise daily, eat lots of oats, and get lots of heart-healthy fats from flax and nuts.
I hope I win this one! Such cool gear! 🙂
Andrea says
I think simple exercise is the best get-healthy tip! I walk to work and have started going to yoga!
Amanda says
Oooh I want a new yoga mat!!! For my heart, I eat a well-balanced diet, love me some red wine, and get in some cardio about 5 times a week!
Jessica says
Lots of cardio & heart healthy fats!! Also – stress reduction! Make a decision to be as happy and stress free as possible every day!
Yussy says
My heart healthy habits include daily oatmeal, daily 5K walk, and ZUMBA four times a week to keep my heart happy and my bum-bum-pow rocking!! LOL
PeeKay says
Clip a pedometer to your belt and do the 10000 step a day program. At the end of the day if you don’t have enough steps, take a walk.
This is by no means an extensive workout, but hitting the bare minimums on a daily basis keeps me motivated.
Evan Thomas says
I think my best heart healthy habit is just how I eat. Lots of oatmeal and other fiberous foods to help with cholesterol. I never limit the fats or anything, I just choose the right ones. Peanut butter is perfectly healthy so when I want dessert why not something peanut buttery and delicious?
Ashley says
My healthy habits include: eating lots of fruits, veggies, lean proteins & gluten free grains, getting a moderate amount of exercise and walking whenever I can!
Emily says
My best heart-healthy habits are daily cardio exercise and eating a balanced diet with lots of fiber!
Jessica says
Of course to me #1 is oatmeal 🙂 but exercise and limiting salt are two of the things I try to get everyone in my family to do, since a lot of them are at a greater risk for heart disease.
Personally I use heart healthy fats as an excuse to drizzle EVOO on all my veggies and have avocado and toast sandwiches for breakfast 😀
Ally says
My best heart habit is exercising mostly every day – even if it’s just a quick walk!
Sara says
Daily exercise (including lots of walking and running) and a healthy vegetarian diet keeps my heart healthy!
Shannon says
Great giveaway! My healthy heart habits are exercise, no smoking, eating good fats such as nuts, avocados and olive oil and watching my stress level.
Kayla says
My best move is not letting stress get to me. I take deep yoga breaths and focus on something positive until the stressful moment has passed.
Marissa says
Running, and eating lots of healthy grains and veggies!
Ashley says
Hi Kath! I’m training for a 5K and my son and I walk a mile to the pool instead of driving 🙂
Mel says
Right now I am working on increasing my exercise and activity. That is my number one heart healthy habit at the moment. I look forward to reading everyone’s habits because I want to work on adding some of those to what I am doing!
Natalie M. says
My best heart healthy habit aside from exercising and eating right? I keep stress at bay! I will not tolerate it AT ALL. Anytime I feel myself getting stressed and annoyed I take a minute to evaluate the situation and ask myself will this matter in 6 minutes? 6 months? 6 years? If its something so very trivial evaluating the situation seriously prevents me from have some major melt downs.
There are days when my 6 rule goes out the window but for the most part it works 90% of the time and I have way more smiles than frowns! Exercise and food intake aren’t the only factors that matter when it comes to your heart.. mental health is just as important.
MaryEllen says
Best HHHabit: fill your plate 3/4 full of fruits, veggies and grains. The last 1/4, lean protein. Still hungry after that?? Go back for the first three!
Carolyn says
Fruits and veggies at every meal and at leat 30 minutes of exercise or activity daily 🙂
Carolyn says
walk….every day
Danielle says
Always trying to eat healthy. Running 2 half marathons in the past 2 years and boxing 3 times a week for some kick-butt cardio.
anne says
My heart healthy habits are daily exercise and lots of oatmeal!
Kim says
My best heart healthy habit is exercise (5-6 days/week)coupled with eating tons of fruits & veggies every day. 🙂
Sheri says
What a great giveaway! I love eating healthy and I exersice almost everyday and run about 3 times per week!
Adventures of Alice says
My favorite heart healthy thing to do is LAUGH! It’s a fun way to exercise, it reduces stress, and it builds relationships.
Casey says
Like Kah said, there is lots you can do to imporve your heart health!
I try to work out often, I eat healthy (LOVE them Craisins!) and yes, I enjoy some red wine fro time to time!
AJ says
Eating those good omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids!
lora says
dark chocolate, wine and a good long run 🙂
Melody says
OATMEAL (and exercise)
michel says
I try to eat healthy fats like nuts, avocado, and olive oil.
catiedidit says
My best heart healthy habit is remembering my family members who don’t have the healthiest of hearts :-/ Knowing what some family members have struggled with reminds me to pick healthy choices (it’s easy to be unhealthy, even if you’re a vegetarian like me!). I also play ultimate frisbee (think soccer but with a disc) and do lots of yoga!
I have 3 different nutbutter jars that I can’t waiiiit to eat out of 🙂
Theresa Kendig says
Daily walks with my dog!!!
Kate says
Trying to exercise every day (even if it’s going for a walk) and flossing.
Jess says
exercise and eating healthy!
cindy says
Lots and lots of fruits and veggies, exercise and stay at a healthy weight. heart disease runs in my family so I am very aware.
Katie says
Coming from a family that struggles with their weight and health, I have taken it upon myself to make sure I won’t be in that situation. I eat a vegetarian diet and exercise as often as possible. I’m at time when I can’t afford a gym membership and have never been someone into running…until recently. I now run and do pilates 5 days a week and land mixing in other forms of exercise, like yoga and the stat bike!
Kayona says
Walking on my treadmill and slowly working running into my walks.
EL says
I drink at least 96 ounces of water a day.
Sarah says
the best heart healthy habit is to eat a healthy diet and to treat your body right.
Beth says
My best heart-healthy habit is eating oatmeal every day!
MegMuffin says
I exercise daily, eat balanced meals, don’t drink soda, and take lots of de-stressing bubble baths. 🙂
Sarah says
Adding up all the little things! Parking far away and walking into stores/wherever (and protecting my car!), avoiding lots of red meat, walking my dog every night for 45 minutes, drinking tons of water every day!
Kate says
I am Always aware of my sodium intake, choose healthy fats, and limit red meat. Exercise & meditate daily. and a glass of red wine helps too!
Kristin says
Have to say good old fashion exercise!
Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says
I try to eat pretty clean, avoid red meat, and exercise. 🙂 When it’s not scorching hot summertime in Florida I also partake in a lot of oats. 🙂
Val says
Great giveaway!
Lots of walking, meatless meal, and red wine-yum!
haley says
I’m trying to relearn my best habit – which was running – after a pretty severe injury last year. Trying to get myself fit again has been very difficult, but I know it’s good for my heart and soul.
kelly says
Chasing my two year old around and eating his cheerios.
Katie says
My Dad passed away as a result of a heart attack at 56 so I’m always thinking about heart health. I eat oatmeal every morning and try to eat lots of fruits and veggies.
And most importantly…daily exercise.
Megan Campbell says
Yea! I never eat fast food!!! Whenever I see it I envision my arteries being clogged…! I have also been a quasi-vegetarian for about 14 yrs…I only eat chicken and fish and that is rarely! I also try to exercise whenever I can…even if it is just going for a walk. I am also lucky in that I don’t seem to stress out over things…oh yeah…and I enjoy an occasional glass of red wine or 2!!!
Kristin says
Going for long walks keeps my heart pumping and eating lots of whole grains, leafy greens, and other fruits and veggies. Red meat in moderation, and mostly fish, chicken and pork. 🙂
Catherine says
getting out and moving every day, mostly vegetarian diet, fresh air!
Jasmine T says
eating healthfully! you can’t beat that!
Melissa says
Well, lately I haven’t felt all that heart-healthy. I have been going through fertility injections, and the Dr. told me a can’t get my heart rate over 130, can’t run, blah blah blah. So, I am going to be heart healthy by walking long distances (which I have been given the ok to do).
Molls says
To help my heart keep pumping I do some cardio and take fish oil pills! hello healthy heart!
K says
trying to maintain a zen attitude about everything.
Nekeisha says
Being Active and eating healthy. Lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Heather says
Eat Food. Not too Much. Mostly Plants. Pollan’s got the idea for a healthy heart, and I try to follow it. MmmMMmmm Real Food!
Annie says
Lots of running!
Nicole says
go to the gym 5-6 days a week and working on a mainly meat-free, dairy-free diet! thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
Yasmin says
I try to get in at least 15 minutes of quality cardio every day!
Nicole says
I’m a cardiac nurse! everything I do in my life is striving to life a heart healthy life since I see what can happen if you don’t:(
Sarah says
Cardio and lots of veggies!!!
VeganTickles says
A VEGAN diet is what is keeping my heart healthy!!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
Great giveaway!!!
I am heart healthy with my dedication to physical fitness (working out daily) and my commitment to eating amazing healthy foods including fruits and veggies!
Erica says
Running!!! I am new to running. I am on week 5 of the couch to 5k program. I am already feeling the difference in my heart health.
Brooke says
My heart healthy habit is exercising daily and going to my doctor for regular checkups.
L says
Staying active and eating a lot of oatmeal, salmon and fruits/veggies. And keeping track of my stress level. My Mom had her heart attack when she was trying to figure out how to pay for a phone bill, so I think keeping stress under control is key.
sara says
Running is by far my favorite way to stay healthy and keeping some sort of vegetable in my diet at least once a day.
Lisanne says
One habit I have stuck with (in addition to regular exercise) is to always park your car far away from the entrance to a building and walk. I also try to take the 9 flights of stairs to my office at least 3 times per week. This allows for some wiggle room if I am running late and need to take the elevator. 🙂
Kelley says
My heart healthy habit is running! I am training for my first marathon, and I’m averaging almost 40 miles/week at this point!
Awesome blog, Kath 🙂
Leanne says
doing lots of cardio – and choosing something fun like dancing to make sure I keep it up!
Gina says
Running!
Kristilyn says
Definitely stay active with cardio and strength training, be nice to your body with your food choices … but enjoy that glass of red once in a while!
Great giveaway!
Danielle D. says
I am an avid runner, I did a marathon last year and a half marathon this year. I also have been vegetarian for 10 years and I feel great!
Kylie says
oatmeal!
Kate says
Definitely my change in eating habits – everyday whole grains, no need for red meat and lots of veggies. I feel so much better when I eat better!
Mary Beth says
I don’t get to comment often due to having a VERY active 2 year old as well as, having recently went back to school to become a teacher. Anyhoo, I try to eat more oatmeal, plenty of fruits & veggies and try to run on my treadmill as I can with the hectic life I have. I also playing on wii & wii fit.
Lanita says
I’m eating more (in moderation) foods with good fats – avocado, almonds.
Great giveaway!
Lindsay Lu says
My healthy heart habit is to QUIT SMOKING! I quit six months ago and I feel great!
Mari says
My best heart healthy tip: regular exercise (even a short walk or quick yoga session) and lots of fruits and vegetables!
Stephanie says
Exercise is the number 1 best heart healthy habit. I think getting some cardio and weight lifting in really helps your heart stay strong!
I make sure and go first thing in the morning before work, that way I have no excuses for not going. =)
Melissa says
To try and keep my heart healthy I take at least a 30 minute walk daily. So far I haven’t missed a day yet this year!!
Gina says
Exercise and a diet free of red meat 🙂
Tammy says
My best heart-healthy habit is making exercise a part of my lifestyle. I do intense runs at they gym a few times a week, but typically, I just like to walk my dog, bike, kayak, and do other active things for fun! It’s fun to be healthy!
Rachel (Rachel's Work Bites) says
My favorite heart healthy things: Oatmeal and Running!
Not to mention my puppy dogs! They make my heart happy every morning!!
laura says
Running is my fav heart healthy habit!
Kristi says
My best heart healthy habit is making sure to exercise at least 5 days a week. It is something that I consistently strive for.
JohannaB says
My most recent heart healthy behavior is drinking water instead of diet coke. I swore I would NEVER give up my diet coke and here I am actually doing it. Yea!!!
Gina G says
i like to dance and sing my heart out with the music blaring in the basement and no one is around, as well as go on long walks, kickbox, and learn martial arts. I love nourishing my body with healthy foods, i always make sure to include my veggies everyday! hah
thanks for this wonderful opportunity! =)
mel h says
My most proud heart healthy thing is cutting out artificial sweetners and chemicals and walking all the time!!
Ryane says
I read labels and pick items based on their sodium counts over other nutrition items most of the time and I try to cook with as little salt as possible. It was never something my doctor told me to worry about, I just feel if I never come to love salty foods then I won’t ever miss them. Other aspects of my diet aren’t healthy but I have amazing blood pressure levels!!
Julie says
Taking excellent care of my health all around. I exercise daily, eat well, and try to live as stress free as possible. Did you know flossing and taking gare of your teeth/gums in general reduce your risk of hear disease? Gum disease is linked to heart disease. I know random facts like this because my mom has congestive heart failure, and many many complications due to this. I look at how she lived her life (smoked, never exercised, ate terrible fatty and fried foods, and didn’t take care of her oral health) I do just the opposite.
Amy says
I walk EVERYWHERE- at least 5 miles a day! Except in this rain …:(
Lainie says
My heart healthy habit? Getting some form of workout in at least 5 days a week and eating plenty of leafy greens!
Biz says
I’ll have to check that out – I love walking my dog – we both get good cardio in that way!!
Melissa P. says
I work out every single day without fail. They say that nothing beats 30 minutes of heart pumping exercise!
Bonnie says
My favorite heart healthy habit is exercising every day and eating a balanced diet!
tiff says
Lots of cardio 🙂
Kayla B says
Not smoking is definitely a great way to keep your heart healthy. Wish I could get my bf’s mom to realize that. And she HAS high blood pressure.
Organic Girl aka Ashley H says
My favorite heart healthy habits are biking places instead of driving, taking “walking trips” with my family, daily yoga and eating a vegetarian diet!
This is an awesome prize package!!
CG says
Cardio 5x/week, watching saturated fat, and being sure to de-stress! Which occasionally involves that glass of red wine 🙂
kitchenbelle says
Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible!
mama says
i eat *at least* one ounce of dark chocolate every day! 🙂
Brenna Marie says
My hearth healthy habits are exercise (cardio) and limiting high fat foods. Oh and keeping a positive outlook on life – stress is bad, bad! 🙂
Heather says
I start my day with oatmeal.
Becci says
Lots of fresh fruits and veggies for me! I am also trying to cut down on my meat consumption.
Charline says
walking, oatmeal, and I quit smoking!
Jean Mitchell says
I’m queen of taking it one step at a time. I’ve mastered the healthy breakfast–green monsters! And I’m a master at packing a healthy lunch and snacks.
Now I need to work on the latter half of the days’ meals and my exercise program!
I’d love to win the Heart Health give away.
Thanks Kath!
whitney says
exercise 5 days a week, tons of heart healthy foods, and meat in moderation only about once a week if that
jennyh says
I exercise at least 6 days a week, with 4 days cardio and 3 days weight training. and I eat heart healthy oatmeal almost every day!
kelly says
My Healthy Heart Habits:
Cardio
Oatmeal
No red meat
8 hours of sleep a night :-)…this one is the hardest for me!
Amanda says
As much walking as possible during my day (I generally park a mile from my office and walk), cardio 3-4 days a week and a diet filled with whole grains, fruits and veggies and healthy fats like salmon and nuts.
Jess says
Oatmeal every morning for breakfast…yoga and mountain biking…red wine! :o) Oh, and wonderful friends and family. Maybe that’s not the right part of the heart, but I think they keep me healthy too!
Great giveaway!
Kerri says
Running and a glass of red wine a day….it makes me happy and healthy! 🙂 (plus a little dark chocolate every now and then!)
sue says
My workouts 5-6 days/week include hot yoga, swimming and running. Love oatmeal with berries for breakfast in the morning.
Beth says
cardio, healthy cooking, red wine, dark chocolate!
Amy says
Eating lots of fruit! Anti-oxidants help reduce free radicals that can cause cancer. Lots of red, blue, and blackberries, and strawberries! Tons of veggies and fish. Healthy meats cooked well. Lots of fiber rich foods and whole grains!
Dorothy says
Oatmeal, cardio, healthy, whole foods!
Michele says
My healthy heart habit: Always have a good night’s sleep. This can keep your mind and body in good shape and prepare to handle negative stressors.
Justy2003 says
Getting in plenty of exercise & heart-healthy foods!
Bec says
cardio, strength and stretching and a little red wine 🙂
jenn says
being healthy and happy. and quitting smoking.
Katie says
When the weather is good, I walk everywhere and forgo public transportation in the summer.
sonia says
Oatmeal most days with 2 types of fruits and 3 types of vegetables every day. No red or dark meat and no empty calories.
AmiS says
What a great giveaway! Good luck everyone!
My heart healthy habit is maintaining a whole foods semi-vegetarian diet …I eat seafood in moderation but no other meat! I also avoid processed foods and load up everyday on raw fruits and veggies:)
Rita says
Running 5-6 times a week year around.
Hannah says
Best Heart-Healthy Diet:
Whole grains, Fish, Nuts, Fruits, Vegetables, Exercise, and most importantly, living with family you love! =]
Becky says
Exercise!
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Christina says
Become a vegetarian – at least most of the time!
Tanya G says
Taking my 3 dogs for either a walk or a run every night with my husband!
Katie Davis says
working out 6 days a week and trying to walk or take the stairs, etc. as much as possible. 😉
Megan says
Working beans and/or veggies into every meal … and using the downstairs bathroom at work so I force myself to get away from the computer and take the stairs more often!
Lisa says
Make an effort to walk or bike instead of driving. Excerise!
Help Meghan Run says
No red meat, lots of salmon, and lots of running. 🙂
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Diana (Soap & Chocolate) says
Um, this is amazing. I might just have to sign up for the course! My best (or at least most consistent) heart healthy habit = oatmeal, of course!
Emily says
OOhhhh I would love this package! Thanks, Kath! 🙂
Natalie says
my heart healthy habit is just the continual process of striving for a healthy and balanced life….in other words, daily exercise, daily oatmeal, lots of fruits and vegetables, quality sleep, and yoga for relaxation! YAY hearts!
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Julia says
I exercise about 5/6 days a week and eat right, but my favorite heart healthy habit is spending time with my dad. He has heart disease despite his extremely healthy habits (we have a long family history) and has had one “silent” heart attack (he didn’t know that it happened until he went in to the doctor and they told him he had blockage in his arteries). My dad tells me all about his medications, and doctor visits and I think it is great information for me to know, because I want to be informed about the different options that I will likely one day have to face regarding cholesterol and heart disease.
Coley says
I bike to and from school now, and have replaced most red meats in my diet with other protein sources!
Serena says
I was trying to narrow it down, but I really couldn’t decide between my daily yoga practice (1 1/2-2 hrs each morning), drinking water throughout the day (amounting to about 100oz), or eating A LOT of vegetables (one of my favorite things to do is to see how colorfully creative I can get with my food-a lot of times it is so beautiful to look at that I end of admiring it for several minutes before digging in). Then I realized that I don’t have to narrow it down. They are all my best habits :-).
stephanie says
i try to get 4-6 days of exercise in to keep heart healthy
Nancy says
Walking and no smoking>>
Sarah W. says
My heart healthy habit is running!
As a side note, signs of heart disease are different for women than they are for men, and are often overlooked.
Atypical symptoms in women include:
• Unusual fatigue
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
• Dizziness, nausea, unexplained anxiety
Both men and women often experience symptoms including:
• Chest pain
• Unexplained perspiration
• Indigestion
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women!
MKM says
I do lots of cardiovascular exercise and ride my bike/walk wherever I can. I also eat minimal animal products and lots of soluble fiber. 🙂
nicole says
running keeps me heart healthy!
Johanna says
I do cardio 5 times a week. With a balanced diet! And you cannot forget fish oil!!! 🙂
Health= Happy Heart.
Caitlin says
I recently switched from vegetarianism to veganism and it has really made me a lot more conscious of what I put in my body and has really encouraged me to eat more heart-healthy foods. I also started running around the same time and I’m feeling healthier than I ever have an I just ran my first 5k!
Great giveaway!
And, last time I was low on PB I ate my oats out of it and it was fantastic!
Jess says
I run marathons and eat healthy oils like pb, avocado, olives, and fish.
Liz N says
Making sure to move my body through cardio and weight training (a little yoga sometimes too). And remembering to slow down and breath. Stress makes the whole body, including the heart sick.
Stacie says
I walk to and from work and also walk during my lunch hour with a co-worker. Not only are the lunch walks good for my heart – they also help me to stay awake during the afternoon!
Stephanie says
My new heart healthy routine is starting to run more and
have added more whole grains and having veggies at every meal (hooked on GM’s in the am – who knew!!!)
Kate says
My favorite heart-healthy habit is doing some heart-pumping cardio several times a week…like biking, jogging and swimming!
Mrs. Myers says
Making the choice to lose 200 pounds and committing myself to a healthy lifestyle of daily exercise, regular weight training and no red meat while still battling my life-long food demons has been the best thing I could ever do for my heart. My heart is healthy and so is the rest of me!
sheryl says
Exercise every day – even if just a walk!
Stephanie says
Making exercising a priority in my life. Even when I dread it, I feel so much better afterwards!
Laura says
I recently starting amping up my goal of 400 minutes of cardio per week by adding the Couch 2 5K training program to my routine. As someone who has spent her whole life unable to run a mile (even as a scrawny kid) it’s amazing how far I’ve come!
Plus, I’m know to add a glass of red wine to the occasional meal. Being heart healthy can taste sooo good!
londonwee says
YOGA!! Ever since I have taken up yoga, my heart has felt great.
*Power yoga really gets my heart smiling*
Jennifer says
Being in love. <3 Running 4x/week and Pilates 2x/week. Oh, and eating as many veggies, fruits, lean protein, and whole grains as possible. Thanks, Kath!
JW says
Exercise!
bbryn says
I’ve made a habit of taking a one (sometimes two) mile walk during my lunch break at work. I love the feeling of getting some fresh air after sitting at my desk all morning.
courtney says
My best heart-healthy habit is sweatin’ it out at the gym almost every day. And drinking a glass of red wine every now and then 😉
Laura E says
I always make sure to get atleast 7 hours of sleep each night! Thanks for the opportunity.
Melissa says
Not eating processed or fake foods with trans fats. and keeping my weight healthy and daily heart pumping exercise! Oh and an obsessive amount of fruits and veggies every day. Thanks for this giveaway Kath!
Donna says
My heart healthy habits include exercising daily and eating my MUFA’s!
christine says
Getting up early before work to exercise!!:)
Hillary says
I do cardio 6 days a week for my heart!
Melanie says
I could use a yoga mat!
Thanks Kath!
melinda says
I train for races! I’m a runner and take my training/nutrition very seriously. Not only does the lifestyle do wonders for my health and body but gives me amazing therapy! haha 🙂
Grace says
Exercising helps me keep my heart healthy. (I also begged my 53-year-old dad to start excercising so he would be around for his grandchildren one day- and he just started taking up biking!!)
Cat says
I try to keep my heart health by lots of cardio and walking. I also try to eat balanced meals with lots of whole grains and veggies.
Monica says
My vegan diet!
Stacy says
I’m working on adding more heart-healthy habits to my day. I’m finding great inspiration in this and other healthy food blogs. Exercising regularly and eating more whole foods are my two main goals.
kim says
My fiance and I have become bike buddies. Biking or walking to the gym and for quick runs to the store help me stay healthy and helps the environment. Quite a 2 for 1!
Jo says
My best heart healthy habit is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Think outside the box, try new ones, visit your farmer’s market. I also get great ideas from your blog. It’s one of my faves!
Courtney says
I like to include lots of varieties of heart-pumping cardio!! Regularly eating whole foods also helps me stay on track with my heart health too.
haya says
commuting by bike! and training for marathons 😉
Sarah says
I think the best thing I do for my heart is being active. I do formal exercise 5 days a week but I also take the stairs, park further away in parking lots, walk to the mail box and try to get up from my desk as often as possible during the day. Thanks for this contest 🙂
Kel says
Working out regularly and oatmeal with some flax!!
Deva says
Lots of exercise including running and lifting weights, as well as lots of real, whole food.
Lynda says
Avoiding sugar as much as possible, and eating oatmeal in the morning!
amanda says
I hardly eat any red meat and try to exercise and be as stress free as possible!
Sofia says
My heart healthy habit is my peace of mind and reduced anxiety levels. I like to ensure that I am well enough psychologically so that my heart and other organs stay healthy!
Suzanne says
I exercise almost every day and try to eat well. This keeps me happy and healthy!
Ashley Suzanne says
Hey Kath- I am a regular reader but have been missing out while on Holiday in Europe. I thought I would drop by to get my dose of real food and I hope I win this awesome givaway!
Erin says
I mix cardio with an eating lifestyle low in saturated fats. I get treatment for my anxiety and I do yoga on days when I’m stressed.
Laura says
I strive to eat as healthfully as possible and I work out 4-5 days a week. 🙂
tangie says
getting as much fiber in my diet as possible and exercising regularly.
Susan says
I talk to my mom almost everyday – that keeps my heart feeling very happy 🙂
Nhuy says
Know your numbers, as in your blood pressure.
Mary Dube says
Intense bootcamp classes 3 times a week, healthy diet high in fiber and just started running is how I am keep my heart healthy.
My doctors comments after my last physical….’you’re really healthy…no, I mean really healthy. Keep it up!”
marie says
My best heart healthy habit is exercise! I manage to do some form of cardio 5-6 days a week, pilates 1x-2x, and strength traning 2x-3x. It takes effort to work this all in, but it makes me feel great!
Barb says
I started running with a friend about 9 1/2 years ago and we have been running 3 to 4 times a week ever since! I also focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dark chocolate!
Stacey says
The heart healthy thing I do is go up stairs by twos! its such a habit that I don’t even think about it anymore, I just go up ALL stairs by twos, this gets my heart pumping and my metabolism in high gear 🙂
kathy krafsig says
I try to stay active by trying new activities, I’ve taken crew lessons, different gym classes, and trying to get into more winter activities so it’s not always gym time. As a former dietitian, I try to balance out my fat intake to be higher in omega 3’s, and try to follow a high fiber, heavy fruits & veg diet.
Sheena says
Avoiding artificial sweeteners and preservatives in favor of real spices, real produce and a real good walk to the farmers market.
Ashley says
I like to eat healthy by sticking to whole foods (instead of processed stuff!) and exercising daily! 🙂
Lisa says
Running! It helped me quit smoking 6 1/2 years ago and I never looked back 🙂 Best thing that ever happened for my heart.
Rachel says
Cooking all my meals at home and using whole, heart-healthy foods!
andrea says
monitoring my cholesterol, and striving for a low fat-low cholesterol diet. Also, trying to get some form of exercise every day.
Erin says
My best heart healthy habit is walking as much as possible. I walk to the store, walk to work, walk the dog at least 3x a day, etc. Good for the environment, too! 🙂
Patricia says
No trans fats, mostly healthy fats; lots of vegetables/fruit; mostly whole grains; low salt; daily exercise.
Margie says
I try to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Jenna says
I try to exercise every day and eat as naturally as I can. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lauren says
Exercise daily, no red meat, and of course, NO SMOKING! (Duh!)
Thanks Kath!
Virginia says
I excercise at least 4-5 days a week and I eat a vegan diet to try to stay healthy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathleen says
Saying no to deep fried, unhealthy food and yes to lots of fruits, veggies, grains, and lean meats and exercising 5-6 days a week!
D says
Walking and learning to control stress/anxiety in ones life. Walk as much as possible (the small things add up), take stairs, during TV commercial breaks get up and do a couple of trips up and down the stairs.
Deep breathing to bring down the stress levels.
Ashley C says
Doing lots of cardio that I love: biking, running, spinning, etc 🙂
Kris10 says
I’m all about the basics–eat right, exercise, and enjoy all of life’s pleasures in moderation. 🙂
heatherfeather says
Hi Kath! I make sure I do SOMETHING physical for 30 minutes everyday; sometimes, it is only walking, but I know it’s important to keep my heart pumping strong! My family has a history of heart disease, so this foundation means a lot to me, and I’d love to use that red yoga mat!
Laura S says
Running, Yoga, and eating healthy!!
Jennifer S says
I always take the stairs at work…5 flights…no matter what. it was my new year’s resolution and i’ve been sticking to it 🙂
Kyleigh says
Yoga! Its so good for all of you, but that yummy meditation at the end is especially heart healthy 🙂 A happy heart is a healthy heart. 🙂
brandi says
oatmeall + having yearly checks on my numbers, including my CRP and size of my cholesterol. There have been 3 heart attacks in my family in the past 2 years, 4 stents, 1 death, 1 almost death, 1 emergency open heart surgery, plus other strokes, etc. I can’t NOT be heart healthy. I need to know my numbers and do the best I can with everything else. I can’t control my family history, but I can control what I eat and what I do.
Kirsten Cederberg says
I run for good health!
MamaTamTam says
a morning jog followed by fresh fruit for breakfast, a chicken salad for lunch, and fish, veggies, and brown rice for dinner!
Meg says
I walk everywhere instead of owning a car and I eat a primarily vegetarian diet. What can I say? I heart my heart!
Stephanie says
Running and no fast food!
Laura M says
I avoid second hand cigarette smoke! Yuck
Dayna says
My best heart healthy habit is running, I’m currently training for my first half marathon!
Susan says
Regular exercise , healthy diet and lifestyle. And check ups with the doctor.
Whitney says
Eating oatmeal! and running.
Andrea says
THe pb oatmeal looks YUMMY!
My best heart helathy habit is exercise and trying to eat the best I can!!
Jessica says
a hearty oatmeal breakfast and varied types of exercise to keep things fresh and fun : )
Stefanie B. says
I workout 6 days a week to make my heart healthy and my bones healthy!
Jess says
I take a lot of care for my heart because I’m a heart baby (I was born with a heart defect, and have had multiple heart surgeries-one of which resulted in my pacemaker) so I do my best to eat healthily, work out to strengthen my cardio-which as always been weak, as one can imagine- as well as take vitamin E everyday which is a heart helper! I love the Go Red movement and even auditioned to be a spokeswoman for them last year. Thanks for supporting the cause, Kath!
Lindsay says
No meat! Lots of yoga + walks!
SarahP says
Healthy food and cardio are great, but snuggling my twin tots is pretty darn good for my heart. 🙂
Emily W. says
My best heart healthy habit is to exercise regularly and eat a diet low in saturated/trans fats! THANKS!
Ashley @ On The Rocks says
Running 5 days a week!
Run Sarah says
Eating tons of fiber & my daily dose of fresh fruits and veg.
Gwen says
With a history of heart disease in my family, I think my running habit (4 days/week) is my best heart-healthy habit.
Liz says
My best heart-healthy habit? A lunch time walk everyday, instead of sitting at my desk!
Courtney Barts says
My trick to getting extra cardio in each day is to take each of my 2 dogs on individual walks. That way I get twice as much exercise and the dogs get one on one time with me!
Eleanor says
eating lots of oatmeal! and walking everywhere.
rhodeygirl says
I try to lead a peaceful and low stress life.
Kathleen says
I love cardio and strength training combined with lots of cold water and a vegetarian diet and green lifestyle…it leaves me feeling like I have done some good in the world to live green and animal cruelty free.
Lisa M says
a few trips to the gym each week!!
Kara says
Diet consisting mostly of SUPER FOODS and running + yoga. Oh, and laughing a little each day:)
Jessica says
Best heart healthy habit? Well…lots of things I do aren’t “habits”, but one I do all the time is run up every set of stairs I go up. Little bursts of cardio!
Rae says
Tons of veggies, whole grains, and exercise!!
Carly says
Cut out most of the sodium and red meat out of my diet, along with eating tons of fruit, veg and nut butters, along with fish and soy.
Liz says
I’ve always been reasonably active and conscious of what I eat, but when I turned 40 I decided to become a runner. I had *never* run before, so I started slowly with a great online training program, Couch to 5K. I got hooked and have since run three 5Ks and want to train for a 10K. I thought it was a great heart-healthy gift to myself as I entered my 40s.
Kelley says
I love to add speedwork to my runs because it feels so good to feel your heart pumping harder. I always feel more alive when my heart is getting a healthy workout in. 🙂
Melanie Thurber says
Oatmeal for breakfast!
Britta says
Running 3-6 miles per day, a glass of red vino now and then, and eating mostly vegetarian, fish and chicken instead of red meat. 🙂
Keri R. says
I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and I only drink water or milk! Great giveaway!
Angela says
Getting my omega’s with flax, fish oil, and eating lots of greens!
Michelle says
eating a healthy diet and running keeps my heart healthy 🙂
Lisa says
I love love love salmon, and not just for the healthy fats. And my dad is forever expounding on the benefits of almonds! I also try to get at least 40 minutes of cardio exercise, at least five times a week.
sue says
lots of walking!
Maggie says
Best heart healthy habit – YOGA!!!!! Every day 🙂
Jess' food Coma says
Finding extra activity in everyday activities. Extra trips up the stairs, walking to the store, or parking farther away at stores.
AmyinAZ says
Best heart-healthy habit: running off stress 5-6x/wk and riding my bike to the bus stop to get to work 5x/wk.
Kate says
A lifestyle that includes regular exercise and hobbies involving physical activitiy in combination with heart healthy eating – like oatmeal 🙂
Robin says
Making a decision to keep the TV off when our kids are awake. Children are active by nature, and it keeps all of us moving and motivated to play (and workout) together!
Martha says
I have major heart disease on both sides of my family, so I try to be uber-careful! My top two strategies for heart health are (1) a vegetarian diet high in fruits and green veggies and (2) daily activity! I love to run, play soccer, swim, or go on long walks. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
NANCY says
WALKING 2 MILES EVERY OTHER DAY AND LIMITING RED MEAT TO ONCE PER WEEK.
Maureen says
Plain and simple – activity! Even shopping and running errands can be considered activity. Sitting around and watching TV – not active! Be good to your heart.
Marlow says
I add a little flax to almost everything!
Kay says
Lots of fresh produce and exercise + sports!
Ashleigh says
My heart healthy habits are walking everywhere and eating oats
emily says
eating a 4:1 carb/protein snack after my runs plus yoga.
Kristi says
daily oats!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
That deer would really have freaked me out.
faith says
red is my signature color! and my doc says my heart could use some lovin too 🙂
Brie says
My best heart healthy habit is to just keep exercising…and my exercise would definitely benefit from a nice new yoga mat! What a great giveaway!
greenbean says
eating lots of fresh, REAL food.
Rebekah says
I eat lots of salmon and also do yoga — a yoga mat would be GREAT!
Dana says
working exercise into every day, like cycling to work and walking my son to school. (i’m living in sydney, not sure if i’m eligible?)
Lynette says
Eating heart healthy grains and of course oatmeal!
leslie says
oatmeal every morning, of course!
Danielle says
Hmm, I think eating lots of real food is my best heart healthy habit!
Zoe says
Eat hummus!! It contains good monounsaturated fats, great for the heart (and mighty tasty)
Kristie Lynn says
To be good to my heart I think one of the more important things I’ve been doing is trying not to let myself get too stressed. If I can feel the tension start building up, I take a couple of minutes to do some deep breathing and music-listening (which is a really good de-stresser to me).
Alicia says
Always having some high fiber food when I eat something with a lot of fat.
That and eating 75% vegetarian.
Ellie says
My best heart healthy habit is getting a lot of exercise–stationary biking at the gym 5 times a week, and I walk to and from classes every day. It’s 20 minutes to campus from my apartment so I get in over an hour of walking every day!
Thanks for doing this contest!!
Sarah says
Movement anytime, anywhere. And portion control!
Stonesmama says
I love to cook a smoked turkey wing with my beans and bean soup. It has a fantastic flavor without all the fat and calories.
Runeatrepeat says
Walk 5 miles a day and live forever – I forget where I heard that 🙂
Adi (oatonomy.com) says
Walking whenever I can – and giving out as much loving as I get back from friends and family! That keeps a heart healthy, for sure.
Cristina says
I try to move as much as possible, even if I am sitting at my desk I can do leg lifts, stretch or get up and walk around every 20 minutes or so.
Breanne says
I eat lots of fruit and veg, avoid food high in bad fats (like fast food!), and exercise as often as i can! 🙂
Frannie says
I train for triathlons, so I’m always doing cardio! I’m going to keep doing it as long as my body lets me 🙂
Kristen says
walking to and from class!
Amanda says
How fun! I heart the AHA 🙂 While my weight and overall health have been important for me, I think my tipping point in really try to get healthy is when I found I had potentially high cholesterol a little over a year ago. That was right about the time that I stated reading KERF and I kicked off my oatmeal eating habits! While they’re not usually as fancy and fun as yours and many other bloggers, I eat oatmeal at least 5 days out of the week and love it 🙂 Thus far, I’d have to say it’s my best heart healthy habit…
kat says
Oatmeal, cardio, and lots of veggies!!
Amy says
oatmeal + red wine + daily cardio + dog walking + belly laughing!
hyang says
ahhh lovely giveaway!
Christie says
Aw, I love the red bag!
My heart healthy habits include eating less red meat, exercising more, lower salt, and lots of FRESH veggies.
Melissa says
My best heart healthy habit is exercising 4-5 days a week and walking or taking the stairs whenever I can
june says
i’d love to win.
lots of veggies!
jk says
i exercise daily and consume fruits and veggies!
jayme says
drink water, exercise, eat variety of whole foods!
Angie says
Just the basics….balanced eating and regular exercise! And, not stressing about the small stuff!
junghwa says
lovely giveaway!
eat fruits/veggies, exercise everyday (but in moderation), and laugh! enjoy life!
Mallory says
hmm… I’d have to say a meatless diet and staying active – I try to move as much as possible each day!
Joanna says
Eating a lot of fruits and veggies and doing salsa aerobics!
Bev says
red wine & yoga
EatingRD says
what a great giveaway! Heart healthy habits for me include eating a handful of nuts like walnuts and pistachios and lots of peanut butter, and of course getting a good spin or kickbox class for cardio!
Erin says
30 minutes of cardio (fast walk at the lake) every day, plus low-sodium & no trans fats diet.
Rhapsody says
The sad part is, the degree of separation between you and knowing someone involved with breast cancer is far less than 6.
Rhapsody says
For my entry:
Healthy eating, healthy exercise, and a healthy life!
Jelli says
Eating whole grains helps maintain a healthy heart!
Tay says
I avoid red meat and eat a daily omega-3 supplement! Also…exercise!
mindy in CO says
living at 8,500 feet, healthy eating habits, and regular exercise 🙂
Kelly says
Awesome give away! This totally hits home due to my moms best friend just having a hearth cath this week and my Grandmother being in the hospital for a heart issue. A couple of heart habit would be park further away wherever you may be shopping, lots of veggies and fruits, and portion control – I still have to measure daily.
Sara says
I eat lots of blueberries and drink red wine in moderation!
Suzanne says
I exercise everyday and eat lots of fruits and veggies. I don’t know if this is heart-health related but I have reduced my intake of red meat (maybe once a month). Thanks for another great giveaway!
Brooke says
My favorite heart healthy habit (or habits in my case) are daily excercise, a meat free diet, and a happy life!
Maddy says
my daily bowl of heart-healthy oatmeal. that and spinning classes! (LOVE them)
Kelly says
Exercise, healthy eating and a positive attitude. Great give away!
melissa sue says
my heart healthiest habit is my 6-day/week bowl of oats in the morning, but i actually try to keep my whole life heart healthy: no smoking, walking as much as i can, yoga, keeping stress low, eating lots of beans and whole grains.
Lisa says
Red wine and exercise.
ashley says
limit red meat, occasional glass of wine, working out, lots of oats and kisses from my babies =)
Megan says
cardioworkouts, oatmeal for breakfast and no red meat!!!
maren says
walking as much as possible! and a glass of red wine 🙂
Liz says
I work out 6/7 days a week and walk to work and the grocery store!
Meaghan says
A healthy diet, time to myself for stress reduction, retail therapy, and ZUMBA!
Fancy says
I walked 6 miles total to and from the Cubs game today when I easily could have jumped in a cab or taken the bus.
The Cubs won—and I feel like I did something really great for my body! A wonderful day all around 🙂
kristin point says
eating plenty of fruits and veggies and running!
JB says
great cause! love the red yoga mat.
Judith says
I got a dog. Rain or shine or snow, she gets me out for a walk at least an hour a day.
Layne says
My best heart-healthy habits: eating whole foods and riding my bike to and from work.
Amanda says
My habit is eating lots of veggies, nuts and fruit all the time and cooking with olive oil 90% of the time. Yum!!
Fair says
Always whole grain never white. Also avoiding stress and being happy!
Kim says
My heart healthy habits are regular exercise and eating healthy (oatmeal, no red meat and lots of fruits and veggies)!
Jess says
Push-ups in the morning and crunches at night. Every night. Only takes a few minutes to do, but every minute of a heart healthy habit adds up!
Lauren says
I don’t eat red meat!
Lea says
love the red~
My 1+ mile walk everyday from work to the bus station. Sometimes i miss my walks on the weekends. ^^
Oh She Glows says
Reduce the stress in your life- Stress kills the heart and soul!
Cute bag!
elle p. says
I eat oatmeal most mornings and run 3-4 times a wk.
Hi Kath! Love your blog and your great recipes!
Mel says
I keep try to keep water with me at all times to keep me hydrated and full.
Div says
I try to keep healthy by being hydrated at all times and eating to the point of satisfaction – not fullness…and I’m a vegetarian!
Love your blog — made your oatmeal snack bars yesterday — fab!
Jasmine says
interval workouts with my heart rate monitor
Angie All The Way says
Lots and lots of oatmeal for breakfast (of course ;-)), a diet low in saturated fats and at least 30 minutes of cardio exercise 3-4 times a week should about do it!
Francesca says
Getting 8 hours of sleep, cardio workouts including swimming and running, meditation to relieve stress and control heart rate and taking fish oil tablets… so many health benefits!
Francesca says
P.S. diet focused on fruit vegetables and lean protein and everything else in moderation! 🙂
Kristen says
Breathe deeply and relax — if I feel my heart rate getting up due to stress/anger I intervene! Yoga, walking, jogging, a healthy snack…
Great giveaway!
AmandaD says
I <3 Fancy’s Cubs comment! Rooting for the Cubs is very heart healthy—-sometimes they break my heart and other times (like today!) they make my heart happy 🙂
J/K….my heart healthy tips are drinking lots of water, doing some heart pumping exercise, not smoking and eating a balanced approach to food-fruits, veggies, lean protein, low fat dairy, and whole grains-YUM!!
Jill says
To stay heart-healthy, I practice some form of cardio five times a week, mixing up the intensity and duration of the workouts, and to improve my stress levels, partly to keep my heart happy, I practice yoga on my “off days”.
Katie R says
To keep my heart healthy, I try to walk everywhere possible…the library, the grocery store, the post office, etc. When I have to drive, I always park at the back of the parking lot, so I get a little extra exercise. Adding in walking like this doesn’t add that much time to my errands, and my heart gets a big benefit.
Marina says
I try to walk every day, and run or do cardio a few times a week and eat my daily servings of fruits and vegetables to keep my heart strong.
Bimona says
A square of dark chocolate and a glass of red wine, most days. Delicious, fun AND good for you!
Molly says
I love my heart-healthy OATS!
sarah (ghost world) says
running, obvi!
Liz says
Please pick me! My heart healthy habit is doing yoga, and that mat and water bottle would be perfect 🙂
Emily L. says
I work on the 3rd and 5th floor of the psych building in Miami. I take the stairs whenever I can, and even when it isn’t necessary.
Emily G says
Walking, cardio, and eating lots of fish, nuts, and oats!
Brooke says
That naturally more pb is the BOMB!!! The flax in it is my best heart healthy advise. I love the little bit of crunch it provides.
Danielle J says
what a fantastic contest.
always taking the stairs and parking as far as possible 😀
sarah w says
run everyday. 1 mile or 10 miles.. every little bit counts!!