Cutting Risk of Heart Disease
KEILAR: If Hillary Clinton does run for president in 2016, she will certainly get some criticism from Republicans. Well, some advice from a fellow first lady could come in handy during a White House run. Listen.</s>HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE: One of the best pieces of advice that I have ever heard from anyone is Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1920s, who said that, you know, women in politics or in public roles should grow skin like a rhinoceros. I think there is some truth to that, just as I believe, if you look at the challenges of being a change-maker and being willing to buck the establishment, which obviously is what change-making requires, it's important to learn how to take criticism seriously, but not personally. And to do that, you have to be willing to hear what others who are your critics are saying, and to evaluate where they're coming from. What is their basis for that? And some, you will dismiss, because there's another agenda that has nothing to do with you or promoting the cause you're attached to. But some will be giving you good advice. I mean, there is that old, you know, saying that your critics can be your best friends, if you listen to them and learn from them, but don't get dragged down by them. And that, again, is hard for anybody. But it is particularly hard for young women just starting out. I think that it is true that, in the whole leadership arena, there are different styles. And we have celebrated the different styles of men for a very long time. Franklin Roosevelt had a different style than Churchill.</s>KEILAR: That was Clinton speaking at a forum called Women and Girls Count. This was an event that marks the launch of a joint venture between the Clinton Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking of some words of wisdom, Pope Francis took time out this Valentine's Day for some spiritual affairs of the heart. He spoke in a packed St. Peter's Square to thousands of couples engaged to be married. And he gave them some advice on love and matrimony. The pope even took some questions, and he told the young couples not to be afraid of marriage and to let their love build and grow.</s>POPE FRANCIS, LEADER OF CATHOLIC CHURCH (through translator): This is a secret. In order to preserve love, to be in peace with each other, you don't need to come up with a beautiful speech. It could be just a tiny tap on the face.</s>KEILAR: Oh, so cute, right? Well, that is the first time ever that a pope has openly ministered to couples on Valentine's Day. February is American Heart Month, a good time to be thinking about your heart and how to keep it healthy. And over the next few weeks, our chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, is looking at ways that you can keep your heart fit. We will call them "Heart Beat" tips, and, this week, a look at foods that are great for your circulation.</s>DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN SENIOR MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT: It's no secret one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is to eat right. Cut out saturated fats. Look for natural foods that can cut your risk of heart disease. So, we decided to give you five that you should put on your grocery list. Think green, yes, veggies, especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli. That's they because they contain a lot of nutrients that have been shown to strengthen the heart muscles. And broccoli also seems to boost levels of heart-protective proteins at the same time. Drink green. Green tea, it has been shown to lower cholesterol and also improve blood flow. Go fishing. In fact, look for oily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines. Oily fish are filled with these omega-3 fatty acids that actually help counteract the negative effects mental stress put on the heart. Feeling nutty? Well, have a handful of nuts. Researchers say people who eat nuts can lower their bad cholesterol levels in their blood, which is one of the primary causes of heart disease. And, finally, it's OK to indulge your sweet tooth a little bit. Dark chocolate is full of flavonols, which have been found to reduce dangerous inflammation and also cut down atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The key to all of this, as you know, moderation and eating smart. Replace the red meat with oily fish. Snack on walnuts instead of chips. Eat a small piece of dark chocolate, then sit down to a glass of iced green tea, instead of a soda. Small changes, and your heart will thank you.</s>KEILAR: Well, this week's winter storm, as you can imagine, sparked a big run on snowplows, from the most basic to the heavy-duty. But nobody probably had one of these puppies. Coming up, Jeanne Moos takes a right on some plows that wow.