Enjoy a Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day with Your Soulmate
It’s February--hearts abound and that makes it easy to remember it’s American Heart Month. At Goldsmith Podiatry, we’d like to suggest that our Manhattan romantics consider a Valentine’s celebration that will truly show how much you care about each other and help ensure that you enjoy many wonderful years to come. Below are some ideas for heart-healthy couple fun.
Let’s Get Physical
One of the best ways to help reduce your risk of heart disease is by engaging in regular exercise. The American Heart Association recommends striving for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly. Why not plan a date night to the ice skating rink or dance the night away at your favorite club? Explore new ways to be active together: weekly hikes or bike rides, a walk in your favorite park after dinner or golf lessons.
What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’?
Spice up a romantic dinner for two by trying an exotic new cuisine. Heart-healthy choices include lean proteins, whole grains, and lots of vegetables and fruits. Think Mediterranean or Asian. Look for recipes that prepare foods by roasting, braising, or grilling rather than frying. Plan menus based on places you’d like to travel to and let each meal take you on an adventure.
De-Stress Couple Style
High blood pressure is often associated with heart problems and stress can make it skyrocket. Find ways to unwind together. Splurge on a couples massage for your Valentine. Plan a middle of the day getaway to a nearby park for lunch. Find a new card or board game to play together. De-stressing means regularly engaging in activities that take your mind off of deadlines and problems. It’s beneficial to your and your partner’s health to cultivate these activities and make them part of your routine.
Stay Committed to Healthy Habits
What’s better than celebrating one day in a way that protects your heart health? Working towards a heart-healthy lifestyle you can enjoy every day! Don’t ignore the heart/foot connection—a healthy heart pumps nutrient-rich blood to your lower extremities which keeps feet healthy and able to heal from injuries quickly. Healthy feet enable you to be active and maintain the health of your heart. If you have a family history of heart disease or questions about how your podiatric and cardiac health are related, don’t hesitate to contact our Upper West Side office at 212-877-1002. Our podiatrists, Dr. Howard Goldsmith, Dr. Rosanna Troia and Dr. Kristina Ruff are dedicated to assisting you in improving the health of your feet and your heart.