Avocados shine beyond guacamole and their health perks
Susan M. Selasky notes avocados are versatile beyond dips, with benefits including monounsaturated fats that help lower LDL and raise HDL. They fit into diets like DASH for high blood pressure and offer many culinary uses from spreads to sandwich toppings.
May is DASH to lower blood pressure diet guide
This two part note explains the DASH diet Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension as a proven way to lower blood pressure without drugs. It emphasizes foods rich in potassium calcium and magnesium, the synergy of nutrients in foods, and benefits beyond blood pressure including reduced risks of heart disease cancer diabetes and osteoporosis.
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Potassium Rich Foods List From Nutritional Guide
A readable chart lists potassium rich foods by category including fruits such as apricots avocados bananas cantaloupe dates kiwifruit nectarines peaches oranges plums prunes watermelon and juices. Vegetables cover artichokes broccoli Brussels sprouts lima beans baked potatoes tomatoes and tomato juice. Dairy includes milk with Ovaltine yogurt and protein sources highlight lentils cooked beans peas and fish especially tuna and halibut.
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