Smoking is harmful to your health, not only for you but also for those around you. SOCHICAR Foundation

On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than non-smokers. If you don’t smoke, help others to quit. SOCHICAR Foundation

If you are overweight, distribute your diet better: eat snacks during the day and do not overeat in the afternoon. You will burn more calories! SOCHICAR Foundation

One piece of French bread has 260 calories. You will have to ride a bicycle for half an hour to get rid of those calories. Regards, Foundation of the Chilean Society of Cardiology

Work out TODAY: Take a brisk walk for 20 min every day this week. Advice from the Foundation of the Chilean Society of Cardiology

Take the stairs. You will feel it is excellent exercise. Climbing stairs burns 7–10 calories per minute. Regards, SOCHICAR Foundation

How many fruits did you eat yesterday? Eat one piece of fruit at lunch and dinner today. They are the best dessert! SOCHICAR Foundation

Do not drink sweetened beverages. Choose low-calorie drinks. SOCHICAR Foundation

Watch your heart and avoid fried and fatty foods such as sausages and mayonnaise. Regards, SOCHICAR Foundation

If you lower your blood cholesterol, you reduce your cardiovascular risk at any age. It’s never too late! Choose skim products! SOCHICAR Foundation

Compare food labels and choose foods with less sodium. Low-sodium food should contain less than 120 mg per serving. SOCHICAR Foundation

Did you know that hypertension is dangerous? The higher your blood pressure, the greater the cardiovascular risk to your brain and heart vessels. SOCHICAR Foundation

High blood sugar is associated with being overweight. If you lose weight with diet and exercise, you could normalise your sugar levels. Advice from SOCHICAR Foundation

If you had gestational diabetes, your future risk of diabetes is twice as high. Lose weight and avoid pastries, sweets and sweetened drinks. SOCHICAR Foundation