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.

The British Heart foundation offers publications, leaflets and audio and visual aids on healthy living www.bhf.org.uk