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Food Tip: Awesome Asparagus

Posted March 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: His Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes

Asparagus is quite high in potassium and relatively low in sodium, and the makeup of asparagus mysteriously make it an effective natural diuretic. The presence of the amino acid asparagine contributes to this effect as well, and may be partially responsible for…

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Reduce Salt Intake, Reduce Blood Pressure

Posted February 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Denise Musumeci

Section: In The News, His Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Diets

After years of debate, medical experts are starting to agree that high levels of salt intake are dangerous for your blood pressure. Hypertension drugs are constantly failing, and many patients need multiple drugs to keep their blood pressure under control. Because salt gives…

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Salty Dangers To Avoid In Your Diet

Posted December 11, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: In The News, His Health, Physical Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Recently, at a public hearing with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, health experts urged for tighter restrictions on salt content in processed and prepared food, a move that could save more than 150,000 lives a year. The public advocacy group Center…

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Product Review: Pepsico’s SoBe Life Water

Posted May 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: His Nutrition, Special Features, He's Fit Reviews

As more Americans embrace a healthier lifestyle, the popularity of fizzy beverages continues to wane. Industry insiders even predict that the bottled water industry will overtake carbonated soft drinks within the decade.

This news bodes well for flavored, vitamin-enhanced water makers like…

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