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Eating beets regularly increases your intake of natural nitrates, which can help manage blood pressure levels.

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A new research suggests that beetroot juice might offer subtle yet meaningful protection for the heart, especially in older adults. Research shows how nitrate-rich beetroot interacts with the oral ...

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A secret weapon that can lower cholesterol has been flying under the radar for more than 20 years. It’s called the portfolio diet—and it has been gaining followers, thanks to rising interest in ...

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A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential to lower cholesterol — and research suggests it may be as effective as some prescription drugs. Reportedly ...

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works. By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences ...