Mary's Nutrition Show

Prevent High Blood Pressure: Live Longer - 031

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Did you know that almost 1 of every 3 American adults has high blood pressure?  Yikes! You or someone you love may be as risk. Mary dishes out valuable nutrition ideas about high blood pressure prevention. (Can rhubarb really be one of the keys?) PLUS: The Weekly Nutrition Challenge. Episode Includes: What's the deal with blood pressure, and why should you care? American Heart Association recently updated guidelines on blood pressure.  The effects of stress on blood pressure  Stress management ideas  The role that caffeine plays with blood pressure   Practical ways to reduce caffeine  Alcohol, blood pressure, and YOU   The importance of magnesium, calcium, and potassium Where to find these important minerals  What's up with sodium?  Nitrates & nitric oxide and their benefits  The Weekly Nutrition Challenge!  Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly co