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February 22, 2011 - 9:15am

Heart-Healthy Tip #15: Go Unrefined

By Brierley Wright in EatingWell Blogs

Go Unrefined. Pick whole grains over refined grains. People who eat more whole grains tend to have lower LDL cholesterol and higher “good” HDL cholesterol. Plus, because whole grains have their bran intact they have more fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and other nutrients.

Learn More:
How to Cook 7 Whole Grains and 9 Simple Ways to Jazz Them Up
18 Grab-and-Go Whole-Grain Breakfasts

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February 18, 2011 - 11:22am

Heart-Healthy Tip #14: Have a Drink

By Brierley Wright in EatingWell Blogs

Have a drink. A moderate amount of alcohol daily (no more than two drinks for men, one for women) has proven heart benefits, boosting levels of HDL (“good” cholesterol) and reducing the tendency of blood clotting. A moderate alcohol habit may even be protective against certain types of strokes. But drinking more than those recommended amounts—generally, 3 to 4 ounces of 80-proof alcohol per day—can do just the opposite: it raises blood pressure. And, to put things in perspective, alcohol-related deaths kill more people each year than heart-disease. That’s why most health experts agree that if you’re not a drinker now, it’s not worth starting the habit just to protect your heart. After all, there are many other ways you can lower your heart disease risks.

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February 17, 2011 - 9:30am

Heart-Healthy Tip #13: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

By Brierley Wright in EatingWell Blogs

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Research links diets rich in fruits and vegetables with a lower risk for heart disease. But most Americans don't get enough produce! Aim for 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Pick produce in a variety of colors to get a range of antioxidants and vitamins. A serving size is 1/2 to 1 cup depending on the fruit or vegetable.

Try These Healthy Recipes:
How to Cook 20 Vegetables
Low Calorie Dinners Packed with Produce

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February 16, 2011 - 1:33pm

Heart-Healthy Tip #12: When It Comes to Sodium, Shop Around

By Brierley Wright in EatingWell Blogs

When It Comes to Sodium, Shop Around. Comparing the sodium content for similar foods can save hundreds of milligrams of sodium. For example, the sodium content for frozen pizzas ranges from 450 mg to more than 1,200 mg. The range among salad dressings is 110 to 505 mg. Salsas: 120 to 240 mg.

More Ways to Cut Sodium:
Low-Sodium Dinner Recipes
6 Easy Ways to Cut Sodium
The #1 Food You Should Cut Back On—and 3 Ways to Do It

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February 15, 2011 - 10:52am

Hate this? Eat that. How to get the nutrients you need when there are some foods you don’t eat.

By Kerri-Ann Jennings in Health Blog

I’ve never been a picky eater. Even as a child, I gleefully ate yogurt, wheat germ, broccoli...even liverwurst! And that’s a good thing, because eating a wide variety of whole foods is key to good nutrition. But what about people who flat out hate certain foods?

Must-Read: Do you need to eat breakfast? Even when you’re not hungry?
5 “Bad” Foods You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty for Eating

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