Heart Health
Antioxidant-rich diet protects women's hearts
Research finds that putting the right blend of nutrients on your plate can protect against heart disease.
When choosing whether to eat a cookie or orange, or deciding between a dinner roll or side of broccoli, factor this into your decision: a study in the October issue of The American Journal of Medicine found that a diet high in fruit, as well as vegetables and whole grains, just might prevent you from having a heart attack.
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