Heart Basics
This organ pumps blood throughout your body.
What is the heart?
This common canned legume is high in fiber and helps lower cholesterol.
What are beans?
A 10-minute walk after this activity helps your heart and aids digestion.
What is eating?
Instead of chips, try this nut known to improve heart health.
What are almonds?
Taking deep breaths for a few minutes a day can help reduce this, which puts extra strain on your heart.
What is stress?
The heart pumps oxygen-rich blood through these vessels
What are arteries?
A heart-healthy breakfast option that is cheap and can be topped with fruit.
What is oatmeal?
This activity, often done for relaxation, is also great for stretching and improving circulation.
What is yoga?
These crunchy vegetables, often eaten with dip, are low-calorie and heart-friendly.
What are carrots or celery?
This type of food is quick and convenient, but is often high in sodium and unhealthy fats.
What is fast food?
The heart sends oxygen-poor blood to this organ to receive oxygen.
What are the lungs?
This dark green vegetable, often found frozen, fresh, canned, chopped, cooked, or in salad, is packed with nutrients for your heart.
What is spinach?
Climbing these, instead of using an elevator, strengthens your heart.
What are stairs?
These small, dried fruits, often found in trail mix, are a good source of antioxidants and can support heart health when eaten in moderation.
What are raisins?
Adding this colorful group of foods to meals boosts heart health.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This is the average number of times a healthy heart beats per minute at rest.
What is 60-100?
This type of seed is high in omega-3s and fiber, making it great for heart health.
What are chia seeds?
This bodyweight exercise you can do anywhere works your heart and muscles.
What are push-ups?
A small serving of this sweet treat, when dark, can be good for your heart.
What is dark chocolate?
Reducing this habit, which harms the heart and lungs, can make a big impact on heart health.
What is smoking?
The heart has this many chambers.
What is four?
This whole grain, often sold in bulk, is high in fiber and magnesium, which helps maintain a healthy heart rhythm.
What is quinoa?
Dancing to music you love counts as this type of exercise, which is great for heart health.
What is aerobic exercise or cardio?
This high-protein snack, made from dried and seasoned meat, can be a heart-healthier choice if it’s low in sodium.
What is jerky?
Sleeping for this many hours a night can reduce heart strain and improve overall health.
What is 7-9 hours?