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posted 11/16/2009, comments (0)

Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips

Are you the cook for your holiday festivities? If so, here are a few tips you can use to help you stick with your heart healthy goals this holiday season while making healthier options for those around you. Now, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the flavors you love! I'm not suggesting you tamper with your favorite family recipe... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (0)

Lower Blood Pressure with Vegetarian Habits

You don’t have to follow a vegetarian diet to lower blood pressure; however, there is solid evidence consuming more vegetable protein will lower blood pressure. A recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and blood pressure. The diet study showed a higher intake of glutamic acid linked to a 1.5 to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/19/2009, comments (0)

Use the DASH Diet to See Results in Just 2 Weeks

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is an eating plan used to reduce blood pressure. Studies have shown dramatic results, in that the DASH diet can lower blood pressure in as little as 2 weeks! It's a diet reduced in total and saturated fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods can significantly lower blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2009, comments (2)

How Eating Flavonoids Everyday Will Help You Lower Blood Pressure

Flavonoids, also referred to as bioflavonoids, are a type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages. The average dietary intake of flavonoids ranges between 50 to 800 mg per day, which is quite high compared to other dietary antioxidants, such as vitamin C (~70 mg), vitamin E (7-10 mg), and carotenoids (2-3... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/17/2009, comment (1)

Does Garlic Really Lower Blood Pressure?

Health claims surrounding garlic are numerous. . .but are they true? Well, let me explain the reason behind why garlic can promote a lower blood pressure. Several research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. In these studies, the average reduction in systolic... Read more Chevron

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