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Why Exercise Alone Isn’t Enough for a Healthy Body (+ Our 1-Week Meal & Workout Plan)

“Ha? He looks so healthy—full of muscles and runs every morning! How come he got a stroke?” My sister answered: “He eats a lot of meat. A lot of street food. And mga matatamis”

Well, we were shocked too! When Abbey was diagnosed with high blood pressure, it didn’t make sense at first. Ha? We eat mostly vegetables and not a lot of meat! So how did this happen? 

The truth is, regular workouts and eating vegetables aren’t enough to guarantee a healthy body. You need a balanced diet, portion control, and mindful choices. I realized this too—despite thinking I was eating healthy, I still have high uric acid.

So, what’s the takeaway? Exercise is great, but nutrition matters just as much. High blood pressure doesn’t care how fast the morning run was if meals are loaded with sodium, fried oils, and processed meats. Small swaps—less salt, fewer fried foods, more whole foods—consistently beat “outrunning” a poor diet. 

👉 In this post, I’m sharing our first week of healthy meals and workouts designed for lowering blood pressure and reducing uric acid levels. If you’re starting a wellness journey for better heart health, this might inspire you too!

Meal plan for high blood pressure & Workout plan lowers uric acid
Meal plan for high blood pressure & Workout plan lowers uric acid




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