I disagree with you. One can be overweight and heart-healthy if one stays aerobically active.
Early death from heart disease is usually the result of unfortunate genetic heritage.
If you don’t smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, exercise regularly, keep your cholesterol levels within goal range, keep your gums healthy, and take lots of B vitamins to prevent inflammation in your cardiovascular system you are on your way to age 85 at which time you’ll have a 50% chance of developing dementia.
Ain’t life GRAND?
Rest in Peace, Mr. Gandolfini.
You make good points. But, how many overweight people are ‘aerobically active?” My father had a heart attack about this age, though he was a heavy smoker. He SURVIVED, FYI, but had to quit smoking per doctor’s orders. My grandfather also had a heart attack about this age. I did not think of this, but you are correct on that.
Guess I’m screwed! Though I don’t smoke.
Great advice. Except I’d add magnesium, potassium and vitamin E for proper heart health.