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Overconsuming black licorice has been linked to heart arrhythmias and even death. Find out more about this phenomenon and if you should be concerned.

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Sleep and Heart Disease: What’s the link?

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment articles

Sleep is vital for a healthy heart, but people are sleeping now less than ever. Read more about why and how to get a good night sleep!

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Educational Essential Nutrition for Your Heart

The Best Fish for Heart Health

August 4, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

You’ve heard fish is good for your heart. But not all fish and fish oil is created equal! Learn about the best (and worst) fish for your heart!

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Preeclampsia and Heart Disease

July 9, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 2 Comments articles

Preeclampsia may mean a 4X increase in heart failure risk, and 2x risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and death. Learn how to decrease your risk!

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Sodium and Blood Pressure

June 5, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

What’s the deal with sodium? We know it’s not great for us, but it tastes so darn yummy! Why does my doc harp on it so much anyway? These are some important questions! Let’s answer those questions and more!

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How to Cook With Less Salt

May 8, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Salt raises your blood pressure, but it tastes so good! Here, I’ll share some of my best tips for how to cook with less salt, while keeping the flavor!

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What to Use When You Run Out of Basic Pantry Ingredients

April 3, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Substituting? If you’re starting to run out of some basic pantry ingredients, this article can help you figure out what to use instead!

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Managing Stress When You Have a Heart Condition in the Age of Coronavirus

March 18, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

If you’re feeling stressed about Coronavirus and how it may affect your heart, you’re not alone. Check out my top tips to manage stress when you can’t control much else!

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12 Heart Healthy Staples to Keep on Hand in Case of a Quarantine

March 6, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz articles

Do you ever wonder what you will do if you have to rely on what’s in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for a week or two? In this article, I’ve rounded up twelve of my favorite staples to keep on hand so you can make a heart healthy meal easily!

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Three Best Diets for Heart Disease

February 26, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

What’s the best diet for heart disease? Turns out to be a bit of a complicated question. But at this point we have research spanning a vast number of human lifetimes, and we have been able to draw some solid conclusions.

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Why This Dietitian Wants You To Stop Giving Up Food For Lent

February 21, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment articles

I’ve been a dietitian now for about 15 years. And in every one of years, someone invariably has told me

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What Does Fiber Do For Your Heart?

February 7, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

You’ve heard that fiber is good for you, but what does it actually do? Learn about how fiber affects your heart, how much you need, and tips to eat more.