Heart Disease and Cancer
By: Jaycee Sumner
Heart Diesease
One of several cardiovascular diseases, which are diseases of the heart and blood vessel system.
Tips for preventing heart disease
Tips for preventing heart disease
- Not smoking or using tobacco
- Exercising for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week
- Eating a heart-healthy diet
- Getting regular health screenings
- Getting enough quality sleep
Cancer
The disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.
Tips for preventing cancer
Tips for preventing cancer
- Getting regular medical care
- Avoiding risky behavior
- Protecting yourself from the sun
- Maintaining a healthy body weight and being physically active
- Not using tobacco
Healthy Recipe
Quick breakfast Taco
Ingredients (servings 1)
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters
- Top tortillas with salsa and cheese. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat, add egg substitute and cook, stirring, until the eggs are cooked through, about 90 seconds. Divide the scrambled egg between the tacos.
- 153 calories
- 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono)
- 3 mg cholesterol
- 15 g carbohydrates
- 0 g added sugars
- 17 g protein
- 0 g fiber
- 453 mg sodium
- 207 mg potassium
Work Cited
Outside sources
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"Heart Disease." Prevention: Strategies Keep Your Heart Healthy. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2014.
"Quick Breakfast Taco." EatingWell. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014.
"Heart Disease." Prevention: Strategies Keep Your Heart Healthy. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2014.
"Quick Breakfast Taco." EatingWell. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014.