Nuts for the hearth

have you stopped snacking on nuts because you've heard they're too fatty, caloric and salty and aggravate pimple to pop? Well, hear this...nuts offer valuable fiber, protein and nutrients such as calcium,magnesium, zinc,iron,folic acid and vitamins E and B...studies shows nuts also contains fat. But nut fat is "good" (a mix of polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats. Monosaturated fat has an antioxidant effect and helps keep cholesterol from sticking to our arteries. That's why, including a moderate amount of nuts in our diet can reduce and even prevent heart disease. Dig in, oops..Alergy alert! allergies to nuts are common.and, as with any food, enjoy them in moderation....you can go nuts to your heart's delight...but choose the unsalted variety -walnuts are especially rich in heart-healthy oil..

HEART ATTACK

Two days ago, there was this commotion of people in Q.C. a man was dragged inside the tricycle (motorcycle with sidecar) to be rushed to the hospital. When I inquired what was it about they thought  the man is having a heart attack. It flashes back to me the day mother died because of a heart attack. So, here are some helpful tips for us to know the signs of a heart attack;

Signs of a HEART ATTACK

1) Pressure, aching or burning - not necessarily pain in the chest. 2 ) Often it increases with activity and subside with rest; 3) Discomfort, tightness, squeezing or fullness in the chest, usually lasting longer than two minutes and mild discomfort that may come back sooner. Last longer or feel more severe each time; 4) Discomfort in teeth, jaw, inner arm (often the left) or back and; 5) Dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath or weakness.

Note: If you are not sure whether discomfort is from heartburn or heart attack, ask these questions: Is the discomfort located in the center of the chest? Dose it persist? Does it increase in intensity? Does it become more intense with physical exertion, and then go away with rest?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then take aspirin, call for an ambulance or have someone drive you to the emergency room.