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97% Of Americans Have Unhealthy Hearts – Here Are 7 Solutions

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American Heart AssociationMike Barrett – According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, 97% of Americans have poor heart health. Seeing as America ranks last when compared to 16 other comparable countries, it is no surprise to see that only 3% of the U.S. population have healthy hearts.

For the study, which is the first to focus on cardiovascular health at a state level, researchers examined surveys taken from over 350,000 individuals. They focused on what the American Heart Association deems the most important factors for heart health: Continue reading →

Avocado-Eaters Are Especially Healthy

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Natural Society May 10 2013

AgeingMany of us do not have to be “sold” on the benefits of avocados—their silky texture and versatile flavor make them hard not to love. But when studies show that avocado-eaters are healthier overall than their counterparts, we feel justified in our love-affair with the green fruit. And the research may even convince some non-avocado-eaters to cross over to the other side.

Avocado-Eaters Found to Have Better Health than Non-Eaters

According to a recent study published in Nutrition Journal, eating avocados is associated with a lower body weight, lower BMI and waist circumference (a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes), higher “good” cholesterol, a lower intake of added sugars, better diet quality overall, and higher nutrient intake levels.

In other words, while the avocado itself provides many direct benefits, it also helps indirectly too.

The scientists looked at of over 17,000 U.S. adults, 347 ate avocadoes on a daily basis. Of these, they had more positive health indicators than those who did not. The average avocado consumption was about one-half of a medium avocado for women and a little more for men.

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