Heart Health = Brain Health

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  1. 2. ______ blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease.
  2. 5. Avoid foods high in __________ fats like meats, fried foods, and dairy.
  3. 7. Oranges, a type of ________, are also packed with a flavanoid that lowers blood pressure and reduces artery inflammation.
  4. 12. Researchers say that foods high in _________, such as pastries and candy, increase the risk of heart disease.
  5. 13. Eating bread made with whole ______ reduces the risk of heart disease.
  6. 14. _________ cut oats have a higher fiber content than roll oats.
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  1. 1. Foods high in ______, like broccoli, lower your cholesterol and manage your blood sugar levels.
  2. 3. Instead of jogging, slow down and go _________ to improve your heart health.
  3. 4. Taking care of your _______ health reduces your risk of cognitive decline.
  4. 6. ________ are a vegetable rich in Omega 3s, and the main ingredient in guacamole.
  5. 8. ______ wine, like Cabernet, typically contain large amounts of procyanidins, an antioxidant that helps reduce cholesterol and improve arterial health.
  6. 9. Reducing _______, using meditation, can have a positive impact on your heart and brain health.
  7. 10. Eating foods that contain a lot of ______ or sodium, increase your blood pressure.
  8. 11. Omega 3s _______ acids are found in fatty fish and also in some nuts and seeds.