About Nutrition: February is American Heart Month

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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Manage Weight Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, MS February is American Heart Month Have you taken care of your heart today? Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest killer in the United States and February is American Heart Month. Every year since 1963, the president of the United States declares February to be American Heart Month in order to draw more attention to cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Part of taking care of your heart includes eating healthy foods and watching your weight Search Related Topics:  cardiovascular disease  healthy diet  Understanding Food Label Claims These foods can help make your cardiovascular system healthier. I've included some links to recipes so you can incorporate them into any healthy diet... Read more Chocolate and Heart Health -- Really? Chocolate contains polyphenol antioxidants so it's supposed to be good for your heart. Does the research back up that claim? Learn more... Read more Search Related Topics:  nutrition research  heart health  chocolate Olive Oil and Your Heart Consuming olive oil may reduce your risk of coronary artery disease because it contains monounsaturated fatty acids. Learn more about the health benefits of olive oil... Read more Search Related Topics:  cooking oils  heart health  olive oil Related Searches About Nutrition Food Nutrition Chart Family Nutrition Who Diet Nutrition Olive Oil Nutrition Featured Articles The Okinawan Diet Is Sea Salt Better Than Regular Salt? How Do I Avoid Sodium? Nutrition and Aging Dietary Supplements Nutrition Study Guide   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig, MS Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads How Much Water Do You Need? How Many Calories Do You Need? How Healthy is Your Diet? Anti-Inflammatory Foods A Month of Family Meal Ideas   Follow me on: Advertisement