Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, killing over 600,000 people every year. We must focus on heart health, especially as diabetics. Having diabetes greatly increases risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. In fact, nearly 70% of diabetics age 65 and older die from some form of heart disease. Being heart smart is incredibly … [Read more...] about The Best (And Worst) Foods For Heart Health
heart healthy
These Heart Healthy Foods May Surprise You
You’ve probably heard “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, as it turns out, that old saying has some truth to it! The antioxidants in apples help to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Studies have also connected apples with lower risk of death from coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. What about other foods that are … [Read more...] about These Heart Healthy Foods May Surprise You