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Cranberries
This little red fruit is actually a powerful urinary tract infection preventer, as it’s able to stop bacteria from clinging to the urinary tract walls, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes that there is not yet enough evidence to say that cranberries can actually treat UTIs. 

Some studies have also shown that cranberries have lots of antioxidants and may even be able to lower the amount of dental plaque we have in our mouths (which is a risk factor for gum disease, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 

However, it’s important to keep in mind that juicesmade of cranberries often contain high amounts of sugar, so look out for types that are sugar free, the University of Maryland Medical Center advises. 
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A new alert just in from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions hospitals to be on guard for a sinister strain of bacteria that is mightier than any antibiotic. This ominous bacterium preys on the weak and kills up to half of its victims. (via Nightmare Bacteria Laughs in the Face of Antibiotics - The Alternative Daily)

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The danger posed by growing resistance to antibiotics should be ranked along with terrorism on a list of threats to the nation, the government’s chief medical officer for England has said. (via BBC News - Antibiotics resistance ‘as big a risk as terrorism’ - medical chief)

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Brown Rice
Fiber-packed and nutrient dense brown rice helps fill you up while being relatively low in calories,“ says Johnson. What’s more, a 2010 Harvard study found that eating two or more servings of brown rice helped protect against Type 2 diabetes, compared to five servings of white rice, which actually increased the risk. And a 2006 rat study found that brown rice might specifically help to lower blood pressure.
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Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are actually from the Salvia hispanica plant, and have been a part of the diets of the Aztecs and Mayans. The little seeds are super-rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, which research has shown to be important in lowering inflammation in the body and reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. 

Heather Bauer says that she loves putting chia seeds as a topping for yogurt in order to boost calcium and fiber intake. 

“A one tablespoon sprinkle contains 6 grams of fiber and is full of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation,” Bauer tells HuffPost. “They’re also abundant in antioxidants and contain more calcium than milk per serving." 

And Joy Bauer says that chia seeds actually have more calcium and fiber than the notoriously healthy flaxseed. 
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Flax Seed
Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and lignans (a phytonutrient linked with lower risks of heart disease and possibly some cancers), Katz says. 

HuffPost blogger Kathy Freston, a health activist and author, notes in a past blog post that the abundant amount of fiber in flax seed makes you feel full faster and keeps blood sugar stable. 

Freston notes in her blog post that flaxseeds can be purchased ground or whole (and you can grind them on your own in a coffee grinder) and then added to foods like oatmeal, salads or smoothies.
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Fresh herbs make many other foods heart-healthy when they replace salt, sugar, and trans fats. These flavor powerhouses, along with nuts, berries – even coffee – form a global approach to heart-wise eating. (via Heart Foods Slideshow: Resveratrol, Salmon, Flaxseed, and More)

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Improvements in the fight against the five big causes of death, including new plans to tackle cardiovascular diseases, could save 30,000 lives by 2020, (via Hunt calls for action to save more lives | Media Centre)

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that will catch up with most people who live into older age. (via High Blood Pressure Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Tests and Treatments)

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About 1 in every 4 American adults has high blood pressure, also called hypertension (via Preventing High Blood Pressure Tips: Diet and Lifestyle Changes)

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