Benefits of Vegetarian and Mediterranean Diets for Heart Health in Tampa

Low-calorie vegetarian diet may be as effective at reducing cardiovascular risk as a low-calorie Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet "is widely reported as one of the healthiest models for preventing cardiovascular disease," whereas the vegetarian diet is much less well studied — particularly in regard to its potential to offer a heart-healthy alternative for people who are used to eating meat and fish. You need to keep your heart healthy for keeping heart disease at bay which can happen by making a few lifestyle changes like eating well, regular exercise, etc.

Heart disease or coronary artery disease can lead to the occurrence of life-threatening cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. The best way to deal with that is by undergoing CPR training. The CPR procedures comprise chest compressions and rescue breaths and proper application can revive the life of a victim. For training, always select a certified training center such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa. Classes are conducted through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice. There are courses for both healthcare as well as non-healthcare providers. Read to know more about a BLS class Tampa. 

BLS Training Classes- This is the BLS for Healthcare Provider class that satisfies all healthcare and medical related school programs, such as nursing, dental, medical, therapy, chiropractic, etc.

This American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers class covers infant, child, and adult CPR and AED training. The class is about 3.5 hours in length the culminates with a final exam. You will receive your BLS Provider card on the same day as class!

Who Needs this Class?

1.      Anyone going into a school program that is healthcare or medical related.

2.      Nursing School, Medical School, Dental School, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy School, Physician Assistant program, etc.

3.      Nurses, Doctors, Dental Hygienists, Therapists, Chiropractors, EMT’s, Paramedics, Dentists, Pharmacists, etc.

4.      Anyone whose employer requires the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Certification.

The program fee is $70.

Facts about both diets:

1.      Both diets were designed to be low-calorie and match the energy needs of the individuals. In both diets, around 50–55 percent of calorie intake was derived from carbohydrates, 15–20 percent from protein, and 25–30 percent from fat (with less than 7 percent from saturated fat and fewer than 200 milligrams per day of cholesterol).

2.      There was no such difference between the two diets in the number of servings per week of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, cereals, potatoes, and sweets. Both diets significantly improved the overall "cardiovascular risk profile”.

3.      The two diets were “equally effective” regarding physical measures — such as body mass index (BMI) and body fat.

4.      Following the vegetarian diet led to a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol. Contrarily, following the Mediterranean diet seemed to be more effective at reducing levels of triglycerides.

Poor diet for half of CVD deaths:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term for conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. These include heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. CVD is the leading cause of death across the globe. Almost half of these deaths could be prevented with a healthy diet. As per research,

1.      Low intake of nuts and seeds and a low intake of vegetables were the two leading dietary risk factors for CVD death, accounting for 11.6 percent and 11.5 percent of deaths, respectively.

2.      A low intake of whole grains accounted for 10.4 percent of CVD deaths, while excess salt intake was responsible for around 9 percent of CVD deaths.

It is advisable to eat healthy to stay healthy.

Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of CVD:

A growing body of evidence supports the theory that the Mediterranean diet protects against the development of heart disease. Studies have also shown that the Mediterranean diet improves the lipid profile of HDLs.

The new Mediterranean diet pyramid has the same food categories but advocates for less carbs since modern life is more sedentary. From the new Mediterranean diet pyramid, a Mediterranean diet meal plan would be:

1.      Breakfast: Oatmeal with Walnuts

2.      Snack: Fruit

3.      Lunch: Green Salad with olives, chickpeas, cucumbers

4.      Snack: Nuts

5.      Dinner: Cod with Vegetables and Couscous

Hope, this information proves to be beneficial for you.

Sign up for a CPR program at CPR Tampa and gain the benefits. You can either register online or call on 727-240-9404 for registration. 

We focus on providing training that is stress-free. Our AHA instructors not only go through the rigorous training that is mandated for their certifications by the American Heart Association, but also are further trained by CPR Tampa. The training that all of our instructors receive focuses on high quality customer service and how to ensure a relaxed classroom environment for all of our students. We also try to cater to individual needs. It is our goal to provide the most accurate training in an environment that makes everyone feel at ease. Our instructors are friendly and really do care about your success!