With the help of these nutrition experts from The Cleveland Clinic and the American Dietetic Association, we’ve put together a list of the “best of the best” heart-healthy foods. The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels. We’ve also got menu ideas — so you can easily bring heart-healthy [...]

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Pop a Vitamin C Researchers at the University of Alabama say that vitamin C reduces the levels of stress hormones in the blood, which may alleviate the body’s response to stress. Studies suggest that 1,000 mg of vitamin C is most helpful.

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Next time you feel a bit cracked up, forgo the junk food and snack on some nuts instead. Nuts are typically high in tryptophan and magnesium, two key nutrients that support serotonin production. And almonds are especially high in stress-busting B vitamins, zinc, vitamin E and antioxidants. Cashews are also high in niacin which is [...]

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Black tea has been shown to have an effect on stress hormone levels in the body. Researchers have found that people who drink black tea de-stress more quickly than those drinking a tea substitute. Tea contains catechins, polyphenols, flavonoids and amino acids that affect a brain’s neurotransmitters, ultimately reducing blood levels of the stress hormone [...]

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Anyone who has ever been on a diet is familiar with the gnawing feeling of hunger that occurs when you cut way back on calories. And after a few days of feeling deprived, most dieters throw in the towel. But what if you could cut calories, yet still eat plenty of food, and not be [...]

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Dip It Again Sam! Here’s good news for chocolate lovers: dark chocolate (as opposed to milk or white chocolate) contains healthful flavonoids similar to those found in tea, red wine, fruits, and vegetables. Studies have shown that small portions of dark chocolate can improve blood vessel flow, especially in older adults, and may improve blood [...]

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