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What drinks make your heart stronger?

6 Drinks to Boost Heart Health Pomegranate juice. According to experts, pomegranates are uniquely healthy fruits for your heart. ... Coffee. Studies have shown that people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee per day have a significantly lower risk of heart disease, stroke and heart failure. ... Tea. ... Tomato juice. ... Green juice. ... Smoothies.

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February is American Heart Month, which means lists of heart-healthy foods will be easy to find. But what about drinks?

Here are 6 nutritious beverages to boost heart health.

Pomegranate juice

According to experts, pomegranates are uniquely healthy fruits for your heart. Their special antioxidants help prevent hardening and narrowing of the arteries that bring blood to your heart. Pomegranates also help decrease blood pressure, and are packed with polyphenols: micronutrients that lower inflammation and stimulate circulation. Bonus: Juices like pomegranate or those from other dark fruits such as Concord grapes can give you all the heart-health benefits of red wine without the alcohol.

Coffee

Studies have shown that people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee per day have a significantly lower risk of heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Every extra cup of coffee up to 6 per day reduced these conditions by 5-8%. Why? Experts believe coffee’s caffeine content, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties may be responsible. However, drinking too much coffee may make you jittery, so go slowly, and avoid creamers high in saturated fat, sugar and empty calories.

Tea

Tea is packed with phytonutrients (plant chemicals) called flavonoids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and buildup in your arteries. Black and green tea also contain more moderate amounts of caffeine than coffee (about half the amount per cup), so it’s a great option for people who are sensitive to that. Bonus: You get the same health benefits from drinking it hot or cold, so it’s a versatile beverage you can enjoy year-round.

Tomato juice

Tomato juice is rich in vitamins and minerals that help fight heart disease. It’s packed with vitamins C and E, iron, magnesium and potassium, which your body needs to keep blood flowing and to remove extra sodium from your body. Tomatoes are also an incredible source of lycopene, an antioxidant that helps strengthen your arteries, reduces cholesterol and reduces heart disease risk. If you buy packaged tomato juice, look for low-sodium and low-sugar options. Bonus: Some experts believe that the process of juicing tomatoes gives you all the advantages of eating tomatoes and releases even more beneficial compounds than you’d get from eating them raw.

Green juice

Vegetable juice mixes are a great option for people who know they need to eat vegetables but don’t love the taste. Try mixing heart-healthy green veggies with fruits and natural sweeteners like honey. To start, pick a juice that’s heavy on apples, oranges or citrus and includes spinach or kale, both of which are heart-healthy superfoods thanks to their high levels of calcium, iron and inflammation-reducing flavonoids. If you do add juice to your routine, make sure to account for the extra calories elsewhere in your diet.

Smoothies

Smoothies can be very heart-healthy — if they’re made with the right ingredients. If you like things on the sweeter side, start with dark-skinned fruits such as blueberry or pomegranate. If you like things more tart, try green lemonade. For maximum impact, consider a mix of superfoods such as spinach and chia seeds, which are full of heart-protecting omega-3s. As with juice, as long as the smoothies are made with ingredients like mango or banana, they’re a palatable way to work health food into almost any diet. Ashley Brantley Ashley Brantley has been writing about food, culture and health for more than a decade, and has lived in three of Tennessee’s four major cities (Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville). As Senior Copywriter at bohan Advertising, she is a writer, editor and social media strategist. More Posts – LinkedIn

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How do you feel days before a stroke?

Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side of the body. Trouble speaking or understanding. Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination.

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Warning Signs

Warning Signs of Stroke

Stroke symptoms often happen suddenly, and every person’s symptoms may vary. The warning signs of stroke include: Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side of the body

Trouble speaking or understanding

Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes

Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination

Problems with movement or walking

Fainting or seizure

Severe headaches with no known cause, especially if they happen suddenly

Other less common symptoms of stroke may include:

Sudden nausea or vomiting not caused by a viral illness

Brief loss or change of consciousness, such as fainting, confusion, seizures or coma

Transient ischemic attack

Called a mini-stroke, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) can cause many of the same symptoms as a stroke. But TIA symptoms are passing. They can last for a few minutes or up to 24 hours. Always seek immediate medical help if you suspect a stroke or TIA.

Think FAST

The National Stroke Association’s acronym FAST can help you quickly determine whether someone is having a stroke:

F (Face): Ask the person to smile. Does one side of his or her face droop?

A (Arms): Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S (Speech): Ask for a simple phrase (such as,“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”) to be repeated. Is speech slurred or hard to understand?

T (Time): If you observe any of these signs, call 911 immediately.

If you or someone else has any of these symptoms, act FAST and call 911. With stroke, time lost is brain lost.

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