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A new study pinpoints six foods that may lower your risk of heart disease, and that are linked to better heart health. People who followed the healthiest eating plans had a nearly 20% lower risk ...
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanols, a natural compound that can lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease, adds Frances Largeman-Roth, a registered dietitian. She ...
Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study ...
The diet concentrates on reducing "foods containing saturated fats and trans fats" and substituting them with "mono and polyunsaturated fats". The diet advocates increasing intake of "complex carbohydrates, soluble fiber and omega 3 fatty acids" and is recommended for people with cardiovascular disease or people looking for a healthier diet. [2]
High sodium consumption (5 g or more of salt per day) and insufficient potassium intake (less than 3.5 grams (0.12 oz) per day) have been linked to high blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. [6] [7] As an essential nutrient, sodium is involved in numerous cellular and organ functions. Several national ...
[1] [2] [3] Major health and scientific organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Heart Association, have established high salt consumption as a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and stroke. [4] [5] [6] Dietary salt is also known as sodium chloride. [7]
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, having 2/3 Tbsp of cocoa with 1/3 cup of almonds each day reduces your LDL cholesterol levels to prevent heart disease.
A pro-inflammatory diet may be linked to a heart disease biomarker, an indication that such an eating plan is bad for heart health. That’s according to a study published today in the journal ...