Quinoa for Heart Health
Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber to promote a healthy heart.
How to add quinoa to foods
Wash the quinoa seeds prior to cooking to remove a bitter resin-like coating called saponin. The saponin will produce soapy looking “suds: when you rinse the seeds.
Omega Q Plus – Heart Healthy Supplement
Are you looking for a supplement to promote heart health? If so I recommend you consider Dr. Sinatra’s supplement Omega Q Plus. This supplement has recently been revised to provide higher levels of the omega 3 fatty acid DHA via calamarine.
Omega Q Plus supports:
High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Problems
A large French study examining 7087 participants over the age of 65 years-old with 16% of the study participants living with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as have three of the following risk factors – high blood pressure, excess belly fat, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and/or high blood sugar. Participants with metabolic syndrome were 20% more likely to have cognitive decline.
Will Avocados Lower Blood Pressure?
Avocados are high in fat; however, they contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant protection. The avocado inner flesh is a good source of the fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid. Avocados are rich in vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, folic acid, and vitamin E. They also provide the minerals magnesium (important for lower blood pressure!), copper and iron. Avocados also contain the anti-carcinogenic antioxidant glutathione, as well as the beta-sitosterols to promote lower cholesterol levels.
Avocados and Potassium
Now, here’s something I bet your didn’t know – Avocados have more potassium than bananas. Half a medium avocado contains 549 mg potassium, while one medium banana provides 451 mg.
Why is high blood pressure dangerous?
Arteries are made of muscle and tissues that allow them to be elastic and stretch. As blood pressure rises arteries are required to expand further to accommodate blood flow. High blood pressure leads to many health complications, including damage to blood vessels, the heart, and kidneys. If not treated, high blood pressure may contribute to a heart attack and death.
Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol for Pet Owners
According to several studies have found pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than those who do not own a pet. Here are a few possible reasons owning a pet improves cholesterol and blood pressure:
1. Stress relief – Many people find petting and interacting with a pet to be soothing.
2. Increased reason for activity – If you own a pet that needs a walk, you have an increased reason to get exercise yourself.
3. Support – For many pet owners there pet is someone that is always there for them no matter what.
Owning a pet promotes an overall healthier lifestyle. You get out and exercise with your pet, whether it’s a walk, run, or playtime. You have a nonjudgmental party to share your struggles with. You get out and socialize more, whether you head to a local dog park or simply have pet ownership as an easy conversation topic. Plus, pets promote family time as everyone pitches in to care for a furred loved one.
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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com
