We have detected that you are located in . Do you want to switch to the local site?
Simple changes to your lifestyle and eating habits can help to reduce your risk of heart disease1.
Navigating the supermarket aisles and avoiding the temptation to buy pre-packaged foods can be a challenge, but simple adjustments to how you fuel your body can improve your health and well-being. For example, swapping out processed or pre-packaged, high sodium, high sugar foods for plant based alternatives, wholegrains and foods rich in vitamins, minerals and omega 3 will help to lower your cholesterol and help you take back control of what you are eating2.
Whilst giving up smoking may feel like the biggest hurdle to overcome, it can reduce your risk of heart disease3. Putting in place a plan to quit, with the support of your doctor, family and friends will help you stick to your goals and quit for life.
Moving your body by doing an activity or sport that you enjoy is a
great way to help manage diabetes4. When you’re active,
your cells become more responsive to insulin and therefore can
work better, so even small changes to your daily activities, such as
taking the stairs instead of the elevator, will lift your overall mood
and provide health benefits4.
Change can be hard, and taking the first step the biggest challenge of all, but there are clear health benefits to the lifestyle and eating habits discussed above1.
HQ23DI00455
