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Take control of your heart health

Posted by Dr. Mary Nagai - Credits to Platinum Naturals on 2016 Jan 6th

Take control of your heart health

Did you know that 9 out of 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke?1The good news is that we can take control of our heart health. By adopting a heart-healthy diet and making healthy lifestyle choices you can reduce your risk of heart disease by 84%.1Cholesterol and TriglyceridesTo help the heart, start by reducing LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol not only damages our blood vessels but contributes to ‘hardening of t…

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A Heart Health Grocery List

Posted by Progressive Nutritional on 2015 Dec 11th

A Heart Health Grocery List

When eating with heart health in mind, most adults know what to avoid. Trans and saturated fats, salt, and sugar all need to be kept to a minimum, which leads to the question, what foods do make the cut? Here’s your heart health grocery list for your next shopping trip.Whole Grains: According to Carol Dombrow, the Heart and Stroke Foundation's registered dietitian for Health Check, "Canadians consume only about half of the fibre they require each…

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