New blood pressure guidelines redefine norm and risk
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released new BP guidelines in November redefining hypertension. Under the new standard a top reading of 140 and bottom 90 no longer defines high blood pressure, and the normal now sits at less than 120 over 80.
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American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Plant based milks rise in popularity and nutrients
The article notes rising demand for plant based beverages as dairy alternatives. Dietitians warn these milks are not nutritionally identical to cow’s milk, advise checking protein content, and highlight fortified options such as pea protein blends, flax milk with omega 3s, barley milk from Canvas, and Ripple pea milk with notable protein, calcium, vitamin D, and iron.
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Sharon Palmer
Sharon- Palmer.com
Rachel Begun
Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Palmer
Ripple
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