Healthy Living
The Whittington Hospital Cardiac Team advocate a lifestyle that is conducive to a healthy heart.
We recommend that you
do not smoke
eat a balanced diet that is low in saturated fats with at least five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables per day
take regular exercise
control your blood pressure
keep within your recommended weight
There are many agencies that offer advice on health, here are some useful websites.
| Government information on a healthier nation | www.doh.gov.uk |
| www.ohn.gov.uk | |
| Smoking cessation | www.quitsmoking.uk.com |
| www.ash.org.uk | |
| www.givingupsmoking.co.uk | |
| Dietary advice | www.foodstandards.gov.uk/healthyeating |
| www.nutrition.org.uk |
The British Heart foundation offers publications, leaflets and audio and visual aids on healthy living www.bhf.org.uk
Last updated18 Sep 2003