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Can Eating More Vegetables Improve Exercise Performance?

Can Eating More Vegetables Improve Exercise Performance?

Can eating your vegetables boost exercise performance? Certain vegetables contain natural chemicals called inorganic nitrates that may improve exercise capacity. Find out what science shows about dietary nitrates, how they impact exercise performance and what other health benefits they offer.

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6 Ways Plant-Based Foods Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

6 Ways Plant-Based Foods Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

Diet is a powerful disease fighter, especially a diet rich in plant-based foods. Unfortunately, most people don’t enjoy enough fruits, vegetables and other foods derived from plant sources. This article talks about 6 ways eating a plant-based diet can lower your risk for heart disease.

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lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health through exercise

How Does Exercise Lower Blood Pressure?

Aerobic exercise helps to reduce blood pressure as well as some blood pressure medications, but how does it do it? The secret lies in a gas produced by cells lining the inner aspect of blood vessels during exercise. Find out more about this gas and how it keeps your heart healthy.

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