Three foods your arteries can't get enough of: onions, celery, and parsley.Whether you add them to soups, relish dishes, sandwiches, or salads, improving the health of your arteries may be as simple as munching on these flavor boosters. People who eat more flavonoid-rich veggies like these cut their risk of hardening of the arteries -- especially in the legs -- in half. Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your
The health-fuel powering these foods comes from flavonoids -- naturally occurring plant compounds that are widely known for their disease-fighting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Yellow onions, parsley, and celery are loaded with flavonoids, though there are other good sources:
kale, leeks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and blueberries. And most fruits and veggies, as well as tea and red wine, have at least a smattering of them. Flavonoids are potent defenders against peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), which narrows and hardens arteries in the legs and arms, reducing blood flow.
Instead of skipping strength training when short on time, just do a little bit. You'll still enjoy impressive health benefits. Although more sets can mean bigger strength gains, don't miss out on the benefits you can reap by completing fewer sets when time is tight. In a study, people over the age of 65 who twice a week performed a single set of strength-training exercises targeting major
muscle groups experienced gains in both strength and physical performance.
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