5 Drinks That May Lead to a Heart Attack, According to Science

Beware These Beverages By  Rachel Linder It's absolutely crucial that you take good care of your heart so that you can live a long and healthy life. Still, roughly 805,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack  each year. While there is no guarantee that you won't experience a heart attack at some point in your life, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to help decrease your risk. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. The cause of that blockage is primarily due to a buildup of fatty deposits, which include harmful cholesterol (known as LDL), that ultimately form plaque. This buildup is known as atherosclerosis and can cause your arteries to narrow and harden, ultimately inhibiting blood flow. Heart attack is often a result of heart disease—specifically, coronary artery disease (CAD).  According to the CDC, about 1 in every 5 heart attacks are silent. This means that about 20% of individuals who have a heart attack won't even know they had one, but the damage can still be detrimental. Even though our heart health isn't completely in our control, there are a few elements that are. One component, for example, that plays an enormous role in overall heart health is diet—and this includes beverages. When it comes to diet, you may seldom think about the things you’re drinking as much as you think about the things you're eating. Below, you'll see five beverages you should drink in moderation in order to keep your heart healthy. Plus, there’s a tip for one drink you should start having more of!   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News Spring has officially sprung, which means a whole new set of deals at Costco. All these food picks are on sale from now until April 4. We found a new way to eat bananas that's going to have you switching up your breakfast routine for good. Avocado toast could never! If you love Taco Bell, you’ll be happy to know the brand has grocery items so you can recreate their taco magic at home. Since there are so many options to choose from, we've got you covered with our top picks.  Move over Everything Bagel Seasoning, there's a new favorite topper in town. Truffle Parmesan & Black Garlic seasoning by Epicurean Specialty can be found at Costco, and buyers are putting it on just about everything.  What's In Our Cart?   In addition to donating to civil rights organizations and charities, you can show your support for the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community every time you shop for food. In fact, whenever you're looking to stock up on pantry, fridge, or freezer staples, there are plenty of options made and produced by AAPI-owned brands and restaurants that can be a solid and delicious purchase. We've compiled a list of just seven (though there are countless more) AAPI-owned food items—such as coffee, sauces, teas, and ice creams—that should be on your radar and in your shopping cart.    7 ASIAN-AMERICAN FOODS BRANDS TO SUPPORT   What To Cook This Week   Spring Vegetable Frittata This is one of our favorite spring recipes that uses tons of seasonal produce. Asparagus and chopped leeks, along with herbs like dillweed and thyme, add plenty of nutrition and flavor to this hearty egg frittata. What you’ll need: eggs, feta cheese, dillweed, thyme, asparagus, chopped leek, red bell pepper, spinach, cooking spray, olive oil, salt and pepper   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   In case you missed it on Monday, we introduced you to our brand-new Medical Expert Board at Eat This, Not That! 🥳 These ah-mazing board members are helping to keep our content accurate and our nutrition, food, health, and fitness advice medically sound. Get to know each and every one of these board-certified experts below. #EatThisExpert 🍏🥼   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM TO MEET OUR EXPERTS   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.