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By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D. You know by now that omega-3 fats, like those found in fish are important to eat. But what makes them great? Marine sources of omega-3s can help support heart health and mental and visual function. Although additional studies are needed,... |
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By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D. A not-so-sweet hypertension risk Love your afternoon regular soda? If sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a regular part of your day, it might be a good idea to consider an alternative, especially if you have high blood... |
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By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D. A: To best understand what those numbers reveal, it helps to have a little background on what’s happening in your body first. Let’s start with the basics: Two things happen with each heartbeat: During the contraction, the... |
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Beth Ehrensberger, R.D. If you’re health conscious, no doubt you’ve read your fair share of package labels in the grocery store. And if you’re concerned about your heart health, then you’ve definitely considered the sodium and saturated fat content of whatever it is that you’re... |
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