Heart Health and Cholesterol

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Talk about one hard working organ! The heart is arguably the hardest working organ in your body! It beats over 35 million times per year, and over 2.5 billion times in the average lifetime. Unfortunately, with heart disease as the number one killer in the United States, chances are good that something will go wrong with your hard-working heart unless you take the time to do something about it!  Unlike an organ like your liver, when cells in your heart die from disease they never regenerate.  In other words, once these critical cells are gone, they leave your heart forever weaker.  Often, the first time someone thinks about their heart is after learning they have diminished heart strength from cell loss, their cholesterol levels are too high or getting a borderline blood pressure reading, or by hearing about a family member who has heart disease.  You may be reading this now because of one of these very reasons.  No matter why you are now seeking information on heart disease, our goal is to let you know that it’s never too late to start taking care of your heart.  The sooner you start paying attention to a healthy-heart lifestyle, the healthier, happier and longer your life can be!  Simple steps like eating a proper diet, exercise, reducing stress, obtaining regular check-ups, and consuming 25 grams of soy protein a day will all support heart health.

Genisoy makes it easy for you to get the nutrition you need to support a heart-healthy diet. As you read, you will learn that we offer a variety of soy products   that taste delicious and promote balanced nutrition. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that soy protein consumption (at least 25g per day) included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. Studies also suggest that soy protein may have a role in reducing the risk of certain cancers, positively effect bone health and reduce symptoms of menopause. Genisoy delivers a family of convenient delicious soy food products that make it easy to incorporate the health benefits of soy into your daily diet.

Heart-Healthy - FAQs

Why are products that are Heart-Healthy important?

Heart-healthy products are important because statistically speaking your chances of having heart disease is almost fifty percent. That's right! Almost one out of every two people in the United States is at risk for heart disease. Heart disease can manifest itself as a stroke or a heart attack and is the number one killer of both women and men in the USA.

How does heart disease occur?

Heart disease can have a variety of causes, but generally the continued high incidence of coronary artery disease is attributed to an unhealthy lifestyle. The continued incidence of smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and an unhealthy diet high in fat all can have a significant impact on heart health. Since heart disease is not always obvious, it is important to get regular check-ups and have cholesterol levels checked on a periodic basis. This is especially important if you have a history of heart disease within your family.

How do I keep my heart healthy?

The most simple and primary ways to keep your heart healthy are:

• Manage your diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and other heart-healthy products
• Control your blood pressure and cholesterol
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Minimize stress
• Consume Omega-3 fatty acids and other powerful antioxidants
• Don't use tobacco products
• Exercise
• Get regular screenings

What does Heart-Healthy mean?

A heart-healthy designation means that the item meets specific nutritional criteria set by the FDA and is considered a beneficial food to incorporate in a balanced diet. A soy product with a heart healthy designation means that the product meets the following FDA standards:

• Contains at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving
• Has low fat (less than 3 grams)
• Has low saturated fat (less than 1 gram)
• Has low cholesterol (less than 20 milligrams)
• Has a sodium value of less than 480 milligrams for individual foods, less than 720 milligrams if considered a main dish, and less than 960 milligrams if considered a meal

According to the FDA, products that meet these standards can be labeled to highlight the benefits of soy protein. Specifically, that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. Genisoy has a variety of heart-healthy foods including Soytato chips, Organic Bars, Smarthearts, and Crispy Dippers.

What the experts say:

The Food and Drug Administration approved a health claim for foods that contain at least 6.25 grams of soy. The health claim states that, "25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease." Nutrition experts also agree that soy-based foods are good for you because they contain less saturated fat than meat does and also provide dietary fiber, high quality protein, minerals, iron, essential fatty acids, and other important nutrients. Soy foods are a tasty way to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase your HDL (good) cholesterol.

More Information:

If you are looking for more information about cardiovascular health, please see the link(s) below.

www.americanheart.org