Heart-to-heart

Maybe you can't change everything about the way you live, but if your strive for small changes, over time, the result will add up. You'll feel better, you'll have more energy, and you will be healthier.

12 steps that you can take to protect your heart

1. Eat less saturated fat and trans fat.
2. Eat more monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.
3. Eat more omega-3 fat.
4. Eat more nuts and seeds.
5. Eat more whole grains and fiber and less sugar and refined carbohydrates.
6. Eat more veggies and fruits.
7. Think outside the box when it come to protein.
8. Eat regularly; don't fast then feast.
9. Don't drink. If you do, keep your intake moderate.
10. Exercise.
11. Don't smoke.
12. Get enough sleep.

A healthy lifestyle trumps genes when it comes to reducing your risk for heart disease.

resources http://www.menshealth.com/health/10-new-ways-protect-your-heart