Since February is heart health month, it
is a perfect time to increase awareness about heart disease and the things you
can do to prevent. Coronary Artery
Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease and causes a narrowing
or complete blockage of the arteries.
This can result in angina or a tightness and discomfort in the chest as
arteries are not getting enough blood to the heart, which must work
harder. As time goes on, CAD can cause
heart failure or an irregular heartbeat.
Recent studies report turmeric, a seasoning
that enhances the flavor of food, may also be beneficial to your heart. Research suggests turmeric may help to reduce
a person’s total cholesterol as well as the levels of bad cholesterol known as
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) in the blood.
By reducing the oxidation of LDL, turmeric may help reduce the risk of
strokes and heart attacks.
Another benefit of turmeric is it is
believed to help calm inflammation in the body as its essential oils and
curcumin display a wide spectrum of antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and
other anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric
may also offer a natural protection against Alzheimer’s disease as curcumin can
cross the blood-brain barrier and work toward preventing or slowing the
progression of nervous-system related diseases.
Acai berries are another
nutrient-dense super food loaded with antioxidants, which may be good for our
heart and brain. High in fat and low in
sugar, studies has shown acai may decrease the total and LDL cholesterol in
animals, and researchers believe it may do the same for humans. Other studies show the plant compounds in
acai may also boost brain function and protect our brains from damage as we age.
Current research points to improvement in
the memory of rats.
At MorningStar
at Englefield Green, we specialized in providing residents
with holistic, loving dementia
care. Our entire team and wellness programs are
focused on finding ways to stimulate and enhance our residents’ quality of
life. This includes providing meals
created with BrainWise foods such as such as acai berries, turmeric, Omega 3
fats, dark chocolate and dark greens. Visit
our website to learn more.
MorningStar at Englefield Green
embodies the very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of
“to honor, to serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living
communities. With a foundation built on
honoring God, valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to
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Source: healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-acai-berries
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