July 2020
Tests in the US have shown that adding barley to your diet can reduce the amount of overall and LDL cholesterol for both men and women. The fibre content in barley brings this benefit.
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Category: Cardiovascular (heart and circulation)
Information on cardiovascular conditions, heart disease and stroke
July 2020
Losing weight could be as easy as adding a spoonful of cinnamon to your breakfast. It will make you feel fuller and reduce blood sugar levels too.
#cinnamon #weightloss #bloodsugar
July 2020
Analysis of decades of medical tests have shown that there is a link between reduced levels of selenium and an increased risk of heart disease.
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Eating more almonds could save your life. Eat them instead of snacks, crisps and biscuits and you can lower your bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of suffering cardiovascular problems.
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Researchers from King’s College University of London have shown that eating more blueberries can reduce blood pressure and improves the way blood vessels work.
The benefits of blueberries starts within hours of consuming them and lasts for weeks after the blueberry consumption ends.
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A new review of previous studies has shown that there is a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease (including stoke) and type 2 diabetes if you eat apples and pears.
Eating apples also reduced BMI (Body-mass Index) in the short-term and reduced cholesterol.
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