Nat ural wa ys to Let your phone slash your stroke risk! Tough news: Strokes are the leading cause of disability for women. Good news: Studies show 80% of the ‘brain attacks’ can be prevented! And doing so doesn’t require a health overhaul. In fact, these easy strategies can reduce stroke risk by 62%—it just takes making your phone work for you! Sip all through the day
This week’s Radical Health tip
The easy way to SPEED WEIGHT LOSS To melt stubborn pounds, an underthe-radar hero can help: bee pollen! It speeds calorie burn and enhances digestion, thanks to its rich stores of fatdissolving lecithin and nutrients that inhibit the body’s ability to store fat. In addition, it’s high in phenylalanine, a compound shown to dampen cravings. In fact, studies found that adding bee pollen granules to a glass of lukewarm water and drinking it 20 to 30 minutes before a meal effortlessly decreases food intake by up to 20%. Try: Beekeepers Naturals Bee Pollen (Walmart.com) courtesy of Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. To receive 3 free Wellness Guides, order her new book, Radical Longevity, at RadicalLongevityBook.com
Laugh with Lucy
Staying well-hydrated keeps blood cells from clumping together and forming clots. That’s why CDC researchers found that stroke risk was 53% lower in folks who drank at least five cups of water daily compared to those who drank two cups or less. Try filling a pitcher with five cups of water in the morning with the aim of finishing it by the end of the day. How your phone can help: With a free app like Plant Nanny Water Tracker Log, every time you log a drink, it helps a plant in your virtual garden grow!
Gab on the go Next time you’re on the phone catching up with your sister, pace around while you chat. In a JAMA study, working 41 ⁄2 hours of additional activity into your week (that’s about four 10-minute walk breaks a day) reduced stroke risk by 46%. Researchers say even modest amounts of activity keep a lid on fibrinogen, a clot-causing blood protein.
Whether she’s stomping grapes or doing a Vitameatavegamin audition, YouTube clips of I Love Lucy are guaranteed to elicit belly laughs. That’s good news since Japanese scientists found that women who laughed daily were 62% less likely to suffer strokes than those who didn’t. A chuckle combats bloodpressure spikes that can damage blood vessels feeding the brain. Animal lover? Search for “funniest cat (or dog) videos” instead.
Order takeout this way After you dial up your favorite restaurant, ask for a whole-wheat pizza crust or sandwich roll instead of white bread. In a Harvard study, stroke risk dropped by 40% in women who ate three servings of whole-grain foods per day. Experts say the fiber and phytochemicals in whole grains lower levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol while fighting inflammation that contributes to clots. —Melissa Gotthardt
Warm Tomato Soup & Sandwich Supper A whole-wheat sandwich curbs stroke risk by 40% 8 Tbs. butter 1 onion, chopped 2 (28 oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes 8 slices whole-wheat bread 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 In pot over low heat, add butter, onion, tomatoes, 3 cups water and 1 tsp. salt. Simmer 40 min. Transfer to blender; puree. Return to pot. 2 Top bread with cheese; sandwich together. Bake on greased baking sheet at 350°F for 15 min., flipping halfway. Serve with soup. Serves 4 Note: Check with your healthcare provider before supplementing
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Woman’s World
