February is American Heart Month. And since Kashi is a big proponent of keeping your heart healthy, we thought we’d highlight it by posting a challenge.

This month, make an effort to pay attention to these aspects of heart health:
• Diet
• Fitness
• Weight management
• Cholesterol
• High blood pressure

What does this mean for you? Well for starters, get your cholesterol and blood pressure checked. If you discover that they’re too high, make a plan for reducing them by integrating more positive diet and exercise choices into your lifestyle.

Whatever steps you decide to take, challenge yourself this month to make a long-term plan for positive heart healthy living. And to make it more meaningful, share what you’ve learned — and what you’re doing — with everyone here. (For more tips on heart healthy living, visit the American Heart Association.)