BRAIN GAMES
C.S. Lewis Quotes: “There are far, far better things ahead, then any you leave behind.” “Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” “Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” “You can make anything by writing.” “The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only — and that is to support the ultimate career.”
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THE 5 BEST FOODS FOR A STRONGER HEART EAT THIS, NOT THAT
Grapefruit Eating just one grapefruit each day can lower your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels by 8%–11%, respectively lowering your risk of heart disease. You’ll also get
If you live to the age of 70, your heart will beat over 2.5 billion times. That’s a lot to ask of an organ that’s just slightly larger than your fist. With American obesity reaching near-epidemic proportions and companies still sneaking artery-clogging transfats into our food, our hearts are in need of some major assistance. Yes, exercise helps — but eating the right food is just as important. Start working these five best foods into your diet, and your reward will be a stronger heart and a longer, healthier life. Cranberries Researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania found that men who drank three cups of cranberry juice daily raised their high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the good kind — by 10%, which in turn lowered their risk of heart disease by 40%. Cranberry juice is often diluted, so check the label to make sure yours contains at least 27% cranberry juice. Whole Grains In a study at Tulane University, researchers found that people who ate four or more servings of foods like whole grains, nuts, and beans a week had a 22% lower risk of developing heart disease than those who ate the foods once a week or less. (They probably also have 75% fewer camping companions!)
more than 150% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C. According to research from England, people with the most vitamin C in their bloodstreams are 40% less likely to die of heart disease. Water Loma Linda University researchers found that drinking five or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day could help lower the risk of heart disease by up to 60% — exactly the same drop a person gets when they quit smoking. You’ll also likely lose some weight. Replace half of what you drink with water, and you’ll save 23 pounds per year! Fish Omega-3 fats in tuna and other fish help strengthen the heart muscles, lower blood pressure, prevent excessive blood clotting, and reduce the level of potentially deadly inflammation in the body. Now that’s a lot of bang for your buck! Of course, with regards to this advice, you have my permission to ignore it all on Thanksgiving!
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