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07/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding walnuts to your diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health
Walnuts aren’t just good for salads. Researchers from the University of California San Diego in La Jolla have found that they can also be used to supplement a reduced-energy diet and that they provide results similar to conditions under a weight loss intervention. The findings of this study, published in Nutrition Journal, looked at whether adding walnuts to a diet can affect weight, […]
06/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Give your aging body a break: Older adults should avoid a high-salt diet
As we age, it takes our body longer to accomplish certain processes that took almost no time at all when we were younger. This also happens in processes that help the body manage water and sodium levels. According to research, as humans and animals age, they find it harder to control their sodium and water retention, […]
05/30/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Need another reason to start the Mediterranean diet? It helps lower your blood pressure
There’s much to be said about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and one study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds one more: Older adults who followed the Mediterranean diet for half a year exhibited considerable improvement in their systolic blood pressure and endothelial function – two factors that are greatly linked […]
05/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why grilled meats could be the cause of your high blood pressure
It might be time to put your grill back in storage because grilled burger patties could be increasing your blood pressure. However, one study determined that it’s the cooking method (grilling) that’s making your blood pressure rise and not the meat itself, especially if you regularly eat grilled meats. Grilled meat and hypertension The study, which was […]
05/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Reboot your diet: Consuming more mono-unsaturated fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease by 26%
Make your diet more heart-healthy by including foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. A study found that eating more monounsaturated fatty acids from plants can lower the risk of heart disease by 26 percent. Led by researchers at the Harvard School T.H. Chan of Public Health in Boston, the study investigated the effect of monounsaturated […]
05/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Like other nuts, almonds are the perfect energy boosters. Almonds are nutritious, and they contain at least 130 different compounds that are good for you. The health benefits of almonds Almonds contain both mono- and polyunsaturated fat, but these are the “good” kinds of fats that can boost your heart health. Below are the nutrition stats […]
05/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Eating a cup of blueberries a day protects you against heart disease and cancer, scientists discover
Did you know that blueberries can help prevent cancer and heart disease? According to a study by researchers from Florida State University, eating blueberries daily could lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. For the study, researchers conducted a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial. The researchers observed 48 post-menopausal women diagnosed with pre-hypertension (stage one hypertension). During […]
05/14/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eat just one small handful of pecans every day to dramatically improve your heart health
It’s not just an apple a day that keeps the doctor away – a study has shown that eating a handful of pecans daily can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 diabetes. The results of the study, which was published in Nutrients, found that having at least 1.5 ounces of pecans – equivalent to […]
05/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat more broccoli and Brussels sprouts for a healthier heart
Eating more cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli and Brussels sprouts, makes the heart healthier, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study likewise found that the consumption of these vegetables lessened carotid artery wall thickness among the elderly women who ate them. In conducting the study, researchers from the […]
05/09/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Eat a big lunch but small dinner to lose weight faster and not feel cranky
A lot of things have been said about weight loss. But not many have linked it to the amount of food taken in during lunch and dinner. A recent study has shed light on the relationship of food intake during lunch and dinner. The findings of this study could help people who want to lose weight. Researchers […]
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