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06/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Kombucha holds an impressive nutritional profile
Fascinated by the many beneficial effects of kombucha, Spanish scientists conducted a thorough review of its nutritional profile. They determined that the various bio-active compounds in the fermented tea worked together to achieve their effects. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Monterrey, who published their findings in the journal CyTA – Journal of […]
05/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Just 10 walnuts a day can significantly lower your blood pressure
If you have high blood pressure, eat 10 walnuts every day, as a study found that it can significantly lower your blood pressure. A team of researchers from the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine in Australia wanted to evaluate the effect of personalized dietary advice and a food supplement of 30 grams of walnuts each […]
05/10/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gut bacteria play a role on how your dietary changes affect your blood pressure
It’s already known that our diets contribute a lot to the development of diseases such as high blood pressure and that changing it is the first step toward mitigating that risk. However, according to researchers from the U.K. and the U.S., a person’s gut bacteria is also a factor in the effectiveness of his dietary change. […]
05/02/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Calcium decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
You’ve probably already heard how great proper calcium intake is for bone health, particularly in women. However, this nutrient can also be highly beneficial for heart health. You might have actually heard the opposite – that supplementing with calcium can increase a person’s risk of heart disease – but there’s an important distinction to make […]
05/01/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Beetroot juice found to decrease blood pressure and could be a great alternative treatment for people with cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology […]
04/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Eating lentils regularly could prevent the need for several medications: They nourish blood vessels and improve blood flow, pressure, circulation
According to a study, lentils can help significantly reduce “dangerous blood pressure levels.” Additionally, new data also showed that lentils could reverse deteriorating blood vessel health. The researchers explained that the study, which was conducted on rats, proved that consuming the health-boosting food regularly can effectively prevent the increase in blood pressure which occurs as we grow […]
04/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Perform better mentally AND physically with beets
Several studies have determined the “mechanisms of action” of beets, and findings show that the plant can boost body systems and impact blood pressure, heart health, and cognitive function. Beets (Beta vulgaris, Chenopodiaceae) are currently being used as a sports performance supplement ingredient. Study findings have also determined that beetroot, or the taproot of the beet […]
04/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes
Blueberries aren’t just for sweet cheesecakes; it can also protect the heart of people who may have had too much of it. A study published in BMC Nutrition revealed that wild blueberry juice has cardioprotective effects which can improve the condition of people with type-2 diabetes. The study, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and researchers […]
04/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tips for balancing diet with potassium for people with kidney disease
Healthcare professionals usually suggest a sufficient potassium intake to lower an individual’s blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular damage, coronary heart disease, and stroke. But according to a review, for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those with end stage renal disease (ESRD), potassium intake must be carefully controlled to prevent hyperkalemia. The […]
04/01/2018
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By David Williams
Gut microbiota affects how well a diet works, especially among those with high blood pressure
Anyone can follow any type of diet, at any time and for any reason. However, just because a person starts following the rules of a particular diet, limits food intake to only the foods that have been specified, and takes care not to make any mistakes that might hamper any of their progress, it’s still […]
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