Complex Carbs - ( Good Carbs)
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• Whole grain or whole wheat breads
• Fruits and vegetables
• Beans and lentils
• Oatmeal and hot cereal
• Whole grain or wheat pasta
• Brown Rice
• Potatoes
• Whole grain cereals
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Nutritional Benefits of Nuts
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• Almonds — Vitamin C
• Brazil Nuts — Selenium (100% DV contained in only one nut)
• Cashews — Magnesium
• Hazelnuts — Vitamin E
• Macadamia Nuts — Manganese
• Pistachios — Plant Sterols
• Walnuts — Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Eat well to Live Well Above 50.
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Saturated fats are bad for your arteries and heart health, but they can also harm your concentration and memory.
Decreasing red meat, butter, and other such foods, will keep your weight under control and decrease cholesterol levels.
Add more fatty fish and fats from plants, like flaxseed and nuts, are extra benefits for your heart and your brain.
DASH Diet for Heart Health
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DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart.
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or high blood pressure.
DASH Diet imay help you lose weight because it’s a healthier way of eating.
DASH Diet consists of more nuts, vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products, and less fats, cholesterol, and sweets.