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Short, real reads — the food you actually cook, done heart-smart. Tap the speaker on any article to have it read to you.
Oxtail, the heart-smart way
You don't have to give up oxtail. You just have to cook it a little smarter.
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Fried chicken, without frying it all away
Crispy, seasoned, golden — and a lot less of the fat that comes from the deep fryer.
1 min read
The salt conversation (without losing flavor)
Salt isn't the enemy — too much of it, day after day, is what raises blood pressure.
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Cholesterol, plain and simple
What those numbers mean, in regular words — and the everyday foods that help.
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Blood pressure: the quiet one
It usually has no symptoms — which is exactly why it's worth keeping an eye on.
1 min read
Sweet drinks and your heart
Sodas, juice drinks, and sweet tea add up fast — here's how to cut back without going thirsty.
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Rice and peas, a little lighter
Keep the Sunday staple — just give it more fiber and a touch less coconut fat.
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Greens that love you back
Collards and callaloo are already good for you — it's the salt pork and the salt that need watching.
1 min read
Move on your terms
No gym, no special clothes — just your neighborhood and a little time.
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Read a food label in 20 seconds
Four numbers tell you most of what your heart needs to know.
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Fiber: the quiet hero
The cheap, everyday thing that helps your cholesterol and keeps you full.
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Diabetes and your heart
They're closely linked — caring for one helps the other.
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Be your own best advocate
No one knows your body better than you. If something doesn't feel right, say so — and keep saying it.
2 min read
Sleep, stress, and your heart
Rest isn't a luxury. Bad sleep and steady stress wear on your heart just like salt and sugar do.
2 min read
Your heart medicines, explained simply
If your doctor put you on a pill for blood pressure or cholesterol, here's what it's actually doing — in plain words.
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Make your doctor visit count
Fifteen minutes goes fast. Walk in ready and you'll walk out with answers instead of a blur.
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