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Tag: heart
4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Are you at risk of heart disease? If you live in the U.S., the answer is almost certainly yes: cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for one in three deaths. And when you reach a certain age, pretty much everyone you know will be taking at least one medication to manage a cardiovascular symptom, such as high cholesterol… Read more
Why You May Start to Love This Little Fruit
Red, ripe and delicious, strawberries are a little fruit that work overtime for your health. Peak strawberry season is here, so now is the perfect time to add strawberries to your menu for summer weight loss. From farm stands to your local supermarket, these luscious berries are sure to turn up just about everywhere. And don’t… Read more
7 Simple Ways to Naturally Unclog Your Arteries
We all want to live a long life, but did you know eating these simple foods has been proven scientifically to prevent and in some cases reverse the #1 cause of death in the modern world? At present, atherosclerosis (the progressive narrowing and clogging up of the arteries) is the driving process behind cardiovascular mortality, the #1… Read more
A One-Two Punch for Your Heart
According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one killer of people in the US. This is likely due to the standard American diet, increasing sedentary behaviors, and more time spent indoors in front of artificial lights. Together these factors create the perfect storm for chronic inflammation and different aspects of heart disease. It… Read more
Why This Oil Needs To Be In Your Diet
“Fat” gets a bad rap, but if we’re talking about the macronutrient, it’s a vital part of a balanced diet. The key is to pick the right fats, so may we recommend olive oil? This nutritional gem will not only add smooth richness to your sautéed vegetables or grilled fish, but olive oil also has… Read more
The Best Diet for Heart Health + 15 Heart-Healthy Foods
What’s the Best Diet for Heart Health? Many people are confused by all the different dietary advice we hear about. But here’s the truth: Leading nutritional experts are in general agreement about the most heart-healthy diet for humans. The optimal diet for heart health is one that is low in animal products (and especially processed meats),… Read more
4 Healthy Fish You Should Eat
You know what they say… “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” While this is true, a rise in fish farming and ocean pollution has made it pretty difficult to distinguish which fish to eat and which to avoid. Here are a few tips: When given the choice between wild-caught or farm-raised fish, go… Read more
5 Ways Being Happy is Good for Your Heart – Literally
February is American Heart Month and with the most romantic holiday being Valentine’s Day, it is a good time to reflect upon the happiness and health of our heart. Many people might think that having a healthy heart is simply about eating right and getting regular exercise, but you might be surprised to know that many… Read more
Eat Chocolate for Heart Health?
A study from Harvard examined the chocolate-eating habits of over 31,000 Swedish women and concluded that women who consumed an average of one to two servings of high-quality chocolate per week were at 32% lower risk of developing heart failure. Those who ate one to three servings per month had a 26% lower risk. Not bad, huh!?!… Read more
What This Does for Your Head AND Your Heart
We drink it, we swim in it, the steam from it eases congestion and the conversion to ice reduces swelling. Water is all around us (and even in us). “Water makes up about 2/3 of who we are, and influences 100 percent of the processes in our body,” says CamelBak hydration expert Doug Casa, PhD.… Read more