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December 1, 2016

Got high cholesterol? Here are five foods to eat and avoid

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle; Tracy Burrows, University of Newcastle, and Tracy Schumacher, University of Newcastle

High fat, low fat, no carb, more carb: when it comes to getting information on eating to manage high blood cholesterol, confusion reigns. We checked the most recent research from trials that tested the…

To improve your blood pressure, eat rolled oats or oat bran for breakfast. Rasulov/Shutterstock

October 6, 2016

Seven things to eat or avoid to lower your blood pressure

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle; Tracy Burrows, University of Newcastle, and Tracy Schumacher, University of Newcastle

High blood pressure can be treated or prevented. Eating oats, fruit and vegetables – and beetroot, in particular – helps. So does avoiding salt, liquorice, caffeine and alcohol.

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