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Heart-Healthy Eating
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Diets that promote heart health are rich in fruits and vegetables, low in saturated and trans fats, and limit the consumption of sugar, alcohol, and salt. Specific diets can help manage issues such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The DASH diet (aka Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is one choice for people with high blood pressure, while the Mediterranean diet is an option for those with high cholesterol.
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hypertension, lifestyle , heart disease , blood vessels
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Rated on: 8/27/2021 4:01:19 PM
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