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Exercise is good for your health, but what's the difference between physical activity and exercise? How does that affect you managing diabetes? Find out here!

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Choosing the right heart-healthy meals

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If you are living with diabetes, learn how your diet can impact your blood sugar and glucose levels. Learn how to manage your diet with these heart-healthy recipes

Get to know your cholesterol

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So, your doctor told you to pay close attention to your cholesterol because it’s a bit high. What does that mean? High cholesterol can put you at a greater risk for heart disease. It can also increase your chances of having a heart attack. In order to learn how to manage your cholesterol, you first […]

Heart-healthy recipes: Confetti salad

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Don’t know what to make for dinner and don’t want to make a special trip to the grocery store? Look at what you have in your pantry and throw it all together in a delicious salad! This confetti salad is made with black-eye peas, corn, and rice. With only 62g of sodium, you can be […]

Heart healthy recipe: Beef stew with fresh mango

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On the first official day of fall, is anyone else craving soup? Here’s a delicious beef stew recipe that will give you 30g of protein and 8g of fiber. If you’re looking for something to cook for dinner tonight, try this! Click on the photo below to learn how to make beef stew with fresh […]

Heart-healthy recipes: Matcha Mini Cakes

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Soothe that summertime sweet tooth with these delicious, miniature cakes made with healthy ingredients like green tea and eggs. This dessert takes about an hour to put together and bake, but the wait is worth it. Soon, you’ll be sitting poolside with these sweet treats, soaking up the sun. This recipe is courtesy the American […]

Heart-healthy recipes: Greek seven layer dip

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Enjoy your summer with this fresh seven-layer dip! Add in your favorite ingredients like chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and cheese, and use whole wheat pita chips to serve. Learn the recipe by clicking on the photo below or use it as a base to experiment with your own flavor. This recipe is courtesy the American Heart […]

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