Despite recent controversial headlines, you shouldn’t ditch the Mediterranean diet. It’s still the diet backed by the best scientific evidence out there. Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain.
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Cholesterol, Fats, Salt and Your Diet: The Best Heart-Healthy Choices
I get asked about all the time what people should eat to help maintain their heart health. One reason might be that the topic of diet has become very controversial in recent years.
Eating Breakfast: Why It’s The Right Start for Your Heart
Eating breakfast may have health benefits – but food choices matter as well. A dietitian offers her suggestions for front-loading your day with heart-healthy meals and snacks.
Poor Diet Linked to Half of Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes Deaths
Most of us are aware that what we eat affects our health. But the results of a new study illustrates that fact vividly: Almost half of deaths in one year caused by heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes in a large group of Americans were linked with a poor diet.
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Fish Oil Supplements: Are They Good for Cardiovascular Health?
The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued an updated set of recommendations for people who have had a heart attack or who suffer from heart failure. But I disagree with the AHA’s updated recommendation. Here’s why.
The Surprising Scoop on Salt in Your Diet (Video)
Salt is portrayed as the villain in many stories in the media that tout healthy eating habits. But not everyone needs to worry about restricting their salt intake.
Cutting Back on Sodium? Make Sure You Avoid the Salty 6
If you’re like most Americans, you’re eating too much sodium — even if you don’t use the salt shaker to add it to your food.
From Head to Toe: The Benefits of a Cardio Workout (Infographic)
Did you know that regular exercise can give you clearer skin? As your heart rate increases with physical activity, more oxygenated blood is moving through your body to help all your parts. Find out the range of health benefits cardio exercise provides.
Recipe: Smothered Greens With Smoked Turkey
Try this healthy dish full of greens, tasty turkey, and flavorful spices! You can also make it vegan if you prefer by leaving out the meat.
Yogurt: Good for Your Heart?
You know what’s good about yogurt: It has calcium and vitamin D to strengthen your bones. It has protein to build muscle. And if that weren’t enough, studies now show that yogurt is good for your heart. Healthy cholesterol, healthy blood pressure Eating yogurt is linked to having healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. According … Read More