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Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain

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Something we can do frequently throughout the day to improve heart health by preventing infections. (two words)
Something we need to do 3-5 times a week to maintain a healthy heart, brain and body.
Practicing this teaches deep breathing, improves muscle strength and lowers stress.
This goes well with a baked potato but in general should not be eaten more than 3 times per week. (two words)
A hot spice that helps turmeric fight inflammation and increases circulation. (two words)
This delivers oxygen to your body, lubricates your joints, helps prevent muscle cramping and can actually make your muscles stronger. Drinking 8 or more glasses of this keeps you feeling and looking healthier.
Eating this in the morning has been shown to be heart healthy (and delicious). Topping it with blueberries gives your brain (and gut) a great start too.
Juicy red seeds that are known to increase blood flow - allowing more oxygen to get to your brain. (two words)
This pumps blood through your body and brain.
Your blood delivers these through your blood to keep your body and brain thriving. They can also be found in healthy foods.
Adding these tasty and heart healthy morsels to your diet adds healthy fats and protein - eat them as a snack or add them to salads or pastas.
This is something we can catch in the winter and it can be hard on our hearts. We can gets shots to avoid it.
Replacing animal proteins with these two to three times a week is recommended for a healthy lifestyle. HINT: kids sing a song referring to them as the "magical fruit"
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Replacing iceberg lettuce with this is a simple way to improve your vitamin intake. Eating at least one serving a day improves cognitive function. HINT: Popeye ate a variety of these to boost his strength. (3 words)
Having this helps us appreciate the goods things in our lives - this has also been linked with a healthier and longer life. HINT: Practicing this also makes you happier and less stressed.
It looks like a tree and pieces of it are called florets. Its packed with heart healthy vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium and fiber. Make this part of your weekly or even daily diet.
Doing this for 30 minutes a day can drastically improve heart and brain health. But even adding 10 minutes of this to your daily schedule can put you on the road to better health.
You need at least 8 hours of this a day to stay healthy.
Not drinking enough of #16 can result in this condition, which impairs short term memory. Over time, this condition can cause brain shrinkage and cognitive decline.
A stinky habit that damages the heart and the brain but can be hard to quit.
A lovers delicacy. This delight is good for for your heart and brain when its 70% pure or more.
This can cause premature cellular aging. Exercise and positive social engagement can help reduce it.
They are red and juicy and are delicious as a side dish or part of a salad. They can improve blood flow and are loaded with beta carotene. They even taste great pickled.
Having these can keep us more active, reduce stress and generally improve our health and quality of life. HINT: if you could use more, Westminster Village North is a great resource
Minimum number of servings of vegetables and fruits you should eat a day to maintain a healthy heart.
It can come in a can or as a steak but when chosen from the menu, it can help your heart.
It may swim up stream but eating it can help your heart pump and support brain plasticity.