Fighting What Life Gives You

There are many issues that we deal with when it comes to our health.  There are some issues that we can control such as your diet & exercise.  Then there are issues that we are born with, such as asthma or  heart defects.  During the 2012 Olympics there is one story that jumps out that needs to be celebrated.

Oscar Pistorius!

Check out his website at:  Oscar Pistorius!

My heart issues were difficult at age 57, but Oscar had to deal with this from birth, a double amputee, from birth!  And here he is!  Running in the Olympics!  What a story!

And he runs the 400 meters!  One of the most difficult events in track & field!

If you have not followed the story, take a look at what we can over come!

Oscar Pistorius revels in 'dream' Olympics athletics final

24 Foods to Save Your Heart

Web MD has been a great site for me to visit for heart news & ideas!  Here is a slide show showing food ideas!

Web MD - 24 Foods That Can Save Your Heart

Some good ideas!  Fresh Herbs like Sage & Thyme, Black Beans, Red Wine, Tuna, Olive Oil, Walnuts & Almonds, Sweet Potatoes, Oranges, Carrots, Oatmeal, Cherries, Blueberries, and more!  Have a look!

More News on the Mediterranean Diet

More on the Mediterranean Diet.  Checkout the following article:

The Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health

This article point out more research on this diet & the possible benefits.  The tips are:

• Avoid red meat. Use fish (preferable) or chicken instead, along with legumes, as a protein source.
• Eat lots and lots of fruits and vegetables, fresh whenever possible.
• Cook only with olive oil or canola oil.
• Eat whole grain breads and pasta
• Eat a handful of nuts daily -- walnuts, almonds, pecans and Brazil nuts have actual clinical data to back up their health benefits.
• Avoid baked goods.
• Avoid butter and products containing trans fats.
• Limit (or better, eliminate) fat-containing dairy products.
• A glass of red wine (but no more than one glass per day) can also be beneficial to heart health. You should probably check with your doctor about this one.