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Sodium and Your Health
Sodium is an essential mineral for health. But the average American is eating almost twice the amount that our bodies need. Too much sodium can lead to serious health issues, including high blood pressure.
May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Learn
how sodium can affect your health and find out why high blood pressure is called “the silent killer.”
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This Food Company Just Changed the Game
Mars Food, maker of Uncle Ben’s® and other foods you may enjoy, recently announced a commitment to reduce sodium by an average of 20% in select foods by 2021. They also urged the government to set voluntary sodium guidelines that the food industry can adopt.
Let the President of Mars Food
know that you applaud their sodium reduction commitment and their leadership.
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Tomato & Ricotta Toast
Have you heard? Toast is trending, and it’s not just for breakfast anymore! This easy
Simple Cooking with Heart toast recipe makes a great lunch or afternoon snack. Save it to your Recipe Box today!
Recipe copyright © 2016 American Heart Association. This recipe is brought to you by the AHA’s Simple Cooking with Heart Program. The Simple Cooking with Heart program empowers and excites families to come together in their home kitchens
to enjoy simple, quick and affordable meals while learning basic cooking skills. Visit
heart.org/simplecooking.
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World Hypertension Day is May 17
Help achieve the international goal of 3 million blood pressure screenings. Have your blood pressure checked between April 17 and May 17. Then visit
www.heart.org/hbp and click on the "I know my numbers" button to let us know you did your part.
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Garden Community
Plan and plant your Spring garden with the help of our latest blog post. Join our
Garden Community today!
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In honor of the nearly 6 million Americans living with heart failure, we’re encouraging America to take 6 million steps together.
Join our Red Steps Challenge and help us Rise Above Heart Failure. #RiseAboveHF
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It’s a fact: active kids perform better in school.
But more and more physical education programs are being cut every day. Help set our kids up for a lifetime of health.
Show your support for PE in schools.
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The fourth edition of our
Low-Salt Cookbook is filled with more than 50 new recipes from less salty snacks to alternatives to your favorite high-sodium dinners. It also covers shopping and cooking smart, eating well, and living a healthy lifestyle.
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May is American Stroke Month. Show your support with the new
ALEX AND ANI® Wings of Change charm bangle, created for the American Stroke Association!
When you shop at ShopHeart a portion of your purchase helps fund the AHA/ASA’s work.
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