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Posts tagged healthy eating
GOING BANANAS
The UK is Going Bananas claims Oxfam’s latest press release
The timing of this is no coincidence. Today is day two of “Fairtrade Fortnight”.
Bananas are one of our best sources of potassium, an essential mineral for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function
You’ve got two weeks to join the UK in celebrating and supporting the important Fair Trade movement.
(But of course you needn’t – and shouldn’t – stop after two weeks!)
Go Bananas!
Reblogged for Top Banana
Happiness is a Healthy Heart
A popular New Year’s resolutions is to get fit which means maintaining a healthy heart.
In this Video How to Keep A Heart Healthy we offer five ways to keep your heart strong and healthy
Ways to keep the heart in good condition.
Read labels. Doctors say look at what you are eating, especially when it comes to trans fats.
A healthy heart means healthy arteries, and healthy blood pressure. When arteries become clogged from cholesterol and fat, they shut off blood flow that’s needed to keep the body running and the heart pumping. When blood pressure is high, it can weaken the heart and other organs.
And, try a little laughter.
Researchers still say that laughter can sometimes be the best medicine, especially for your cardiovascular system.
Music can have similar effects as laughter some researchers have found. Listening to your favorite music opens up your blood vessels, in the same way laughter can some studies have shown.
Exercise of course. A brisk daily walk of at least half an hour can also make a big difference to your heart’s health.
Keep in touch with friends. Some doctors say their studies have shown that being socially active reduces of stress, and losing stress can reduce your risk of heart disease.
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Happiness is a Healthy Heart - Video How to Keep A Heart Healthy
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Salt and Blood Pressure
They have been calling salt the white death for a very long time.
It is about time they compiled the research about the effects of salt on blood pressure to support the health of American people rather than the food manufacturer’s pocketbooks.
We have been reporting on research showing sodium raises blood pressure readings for more than a decade. If you don’t cook every meal from low sodium ingredients you will be eating too much sodium. Most people don’t realize that excess sodium kills more people than tobacco.
It is the cause of 75% of medicare costs and the cause of most strokes that render older people unable to take care of themselves.
Over 90% of all Americans will get high blood pressure.
Everyone has to worry about it.
