Nutrition

Did you know that there is a direct relationship between heart attack and nutrition? Eating healthier can help reduce your blood pressure (hypertension) and help get your blood sugar (diabetes) under control — two major factors that contribute to coronary artery disease. Change the way you cook and eat, and you’ll change the way you feel.

An important part of BAPTIST HEALTH Heart Services' mission is to prevent heart disease through programs in the Health Management Centers of Little Rock and North Little Rock. They are designed to assist individuals in making lifestyle changes that will reduce their risk factors for heart disease and improve their overall health. Knowledge is also key. Teaching people about the relationship between heart disease, heart attack and nutrition can help make lifestyle changes easier.

The Health Management Center is composed of different components:

•   Cardiac Rehab
  
•   Diabetes Management
  
•   Smoking Cessation
  
•   Weight Management Program

Nutrition is a big part of living a healthy lifestyle. Proper nutrition can increase your overall heart health, as well as help with other diseases, like diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure). We've compiled information from nutritionists and clinical dietitians to help in your quest to become a healthier person.