Daily Tips: Tuesday June 7, 2005

Health and Diet
It's a good idea to increase your fiber intake because high-fiber diets decrease your risk of heart disease. When you increase your fiber intake, increase your water intake as well. Consuming more fiber may cause you to feel constipated and/or bloated. Fiber absorbs water in your large intestine, so you need to drink more.

Fitness
Cardiovascular exercise will improve the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Your resting heart rate will be lower, while the amount of blood supplied to the rest of your body with each beat will increase. This increased blood flow supplies additional oxygen to the working muscles, which makes your muscles function more efficiently.