When it comes to being heart healthy, you have to become a savvy shopper. This can become difficult with all the label claims you see in grocery stores. The latest hot trend on labels are the words "natural" and "organic". In the past, claims such as added vitamins/minerals, low-fat, and low-calorie were popular.
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Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that reduces arterial inflammation. The more vitamin C in your diet the lower your blood pressure and heart rate. By consuming foods rich in vitamin C, you’ll reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Good sources of vitamin C include:
Oranges, broccoli, red peppers, green... Read more
Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure.
The average American consumes 6-18 grams of table salt daily (about 3 teaspoons). The body only needs... Read more
Your muscle mass has the greatest impact on your metabolism. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Less muscle equals fewer calories burned throughout the day. To add another wrench in your weight and heart health struggle, metabolism decreases as you age. The rate of decrease is about 2% every 10 years... Read more
Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you! You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided.
Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does... Read more
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