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What is the best diet for a healthy heart? What foods can you eat to improve your chances of cardiovascular wellbeing and longer life? Certain whole foods are known for their ability to support heart health. Read on to find out which heart-healthy foods to keep in your fridge and eat more regularly. Heart disease […]
Here is a list of top 10 foods that are good for your heart and health and will definitely help you lose weight. Incorporate these foods into your diet and cut out junk food and fast food and watch a tremendous change in your body. Oatmeal. Opt for coarse or steel-cut oats over instant varieties, […]
We live in the 21st century and if we say that today the pace of life has gained momentum and life has become very demanding, then that is not wrong. Today, life in developed countries and especially in big cities has become a challenge that has to be faced on a daily basis. No one […]
While there are many diseases that fall under the umbrella term heart disease, little attention is paid to cardiomyopathy. This disease is caused by long-term alcohol abuse and leads to heart failure in the victim. Symptoms of this debilitating disease usually appear after the disease has progressed. Symptoms include swelling of the ankles, feet, and […]
Nearly one million people develop heart disease each year. The vast majority of these people are unaware that this devastating condition can be prevented with a natural diet. Researchers from the European study EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) have developed a plan that can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by […]
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States. While certain lifestyle factors like maintaining a stable weight and regular exercise are important to maintaining a healthy heart, the foods we eat are just as important. Eating a healthy diet is one of your best […]
Why is a heart-healthy diet so important? It helps you control your weight and reduce the risk of heart attack. Obesity is the leading cause of heart attacks in America. Why? A large percentage of Americans eat diets high in saturated fats and sugars. You must eat foods rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. […]
Researchers at the University of Athens in Greece have found that people, and especially women, who consume large amounts of protein but very few carbohydrates have an increased risk of heart attack. Eating like a typical Atkins diet plan limits the amounts of foods like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta in favor of higher amounts […]
For many type 2 diabetics looking to control their blood sugar and body weight, carbohydrates are a priority. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Carbohydrates should be tightly regulated in patients suffering from this condition. But it shouldn’t be all you see. The truth is, you need to consider the other macronutrients in your diet […]
According to the CDC, heart disease was the #1 cause of death for Americans in 2010. Even though the numbers have shifted slightly, the fact is that heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death around the world. There’s no denying that good heart health is essential to longevity. The cardiovascular system […]