What Does “Low Sodium” Mean?

For people who are trying to watch their sodium, shopping can be very difficult. It’s very important to learn how to read nutrition labels, but it’s still convenient to look at the information on the front of the package! Fortunately, the FDA has created specific definitions for the terms that can be used on packages… Continue reading What Does “Low Sodium” Mean?

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Promoting Low Sodium Cooking on TV

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly half of all Americans have some form of caridovascular disease, and over 30 million have been diagnosed with heart disease. A leading cause of this health crisis is high sodium diets. According to the CDC, 90% of Americans eat more than the… Continue reading Promoting Low Sodium Cooking on TV

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Pollution and Heart Health

Particle pollution – also known as particulate matter or PM – is a general term for a mixture of tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air. Particle pollution may come from power plants, industries, automobiles, wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and wildfires. In indoor settings, smoking, cooking, sweeping, dusting, or vacuuming can cause particle… Continue reading Pollution and Heart Health

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Heart Health Score Calculator

Want to quickly calculate the heart health score of a product, meal, or meal kit? Try our new Heart Health Calculator! The calculator takes into account the levels of saturated fat and sodium – two of the biggest contributors to heart disease.

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Assess Your Heart Risk with a Lipid Panel

A Lipid panel is a simple and inexpensive blood test that evaluates the risk for developing atherosclerosis (arterial plaque) and coronary heart disease. A Lipid panel test includes: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio. You don’t need a doctor’s order to get a Lipid panel. You can order the test yourself… Continue reading Assess Your Heart Risk with a Lipid Panel

Heart Health on Facebook

Have questions about heart health, or things you’d like to share? Visit our Facebook Heart Health Forum at: facebook.com/groups/hearthealthforum

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