By Michael Frampton
Personal Trainer

Did you know that 1 in 4 of us will die from heart disease! Maybe you did, but what you may not have considered is that you will suffer from heart disease for years before it takes your life. A poor diet is a major contributor to heart disease, we have all heard how reducing your levels of cholesterol and salt intake can help, but the inflammation caused by over consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugar is one of the leading causes of heart disease. In fact insulin and inflammation must be present in order for fat/cholesterol to accumulate on the artery and heart walls. Reducing your intake of processed carbs and sugar is essential for a healthy heart and a healthy you! 

  Reducing your carb and sugar intake will also result in less body fat, and summer will be here before you know it! Healthy people are lean, healthy people have a healthy heart. So, make health your priority and you will lose body fat, and keep it off. Choose fresh fruit and vegetables as your carbohydrates and cut desert down to a once or twice a week treat, your heart and your waistline will thank you!