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Should we blame high blood pressure on 10 foods? Maybe.

January 2, 2019 By Dr. Ed McDonald Leave a Comment

Considering how tasty and readily available salty foods are, talking about foods and high blood pressure is never an enjoyable conversation for anyone.

However, it’s a necessary discussion since 1 out 3 Americans have high blood pressure.

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Do You Think Apple Cider Vinegar is Good for You? Here are 5 Proven Health Benefits.

June 24, 2018 By Dr. Ed McDonald 6 Comments

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The internet would have you believe apple cider vinegar is the new pixie dust due to its health benefits. Need to lose weight? No problem, take a shot of apple cider vinegar daily and you’ll be an Instagram model in no time. Going bald? Apple cider vinegar in the morning will take you from baldish to carrying your Afro pick in a couple of days.

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Intermittent Fasting, does it work?

While it remains difficult to study how effective diet regimens are, and how they compare to each other, one stands out for being unique. While most diets recommend some foods over others, intermittent fasting does not require a person to give up any particular foods but rather dictates when they eat. So, does it work?…

Are chitlins safe? It’s time we talked about health concerns associated with eating chitlins.

I can think of no other food more polarizing than chitlins. Chitlins, also known as chitterlings, are fried or boiled pig intestines. In some circles, chitlins are a delicacy with a rich cultural history. In other circles, chitlins are a polarizing source of marital discord during the holidays. As a black gastroenterologist, my take on…

Is Using a Weighted Hula- Hoop an Effective Exercise?

During one of my recent talks at a church, someone asked me, “How can you exercise when you feel unsafe in your neighborhood?” Honestly, I hate the fact that this is a legitimate question that I often hear. I’m a Chicagoan who’s proud to live on the Southside, but I can understand how some neighborhoods…

This Watermelon-Mint-Ginger Agua Fresca Recipe Will Change Your Backyard BBQs Forever

My appreciation for agua fresca began with a childhood love of backyard BBQs. As a child, I enjoyed backyard BBQs on the Fourth of July almost as much as Christmas. Seriously, there was something about the combination of perfectly smoked meats dripping with tangy sauces, soul music from the 70s, and borderline drunk adults dancing….

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Should we blame high blood pressure on 10 foods? Maybe.

Considering how tasty and readily available salty foods are, talking about foods and high blood pressure is never an enjoyable conversation for anyone.

However, it’s a necessary discussion since 1 out 3 Americans have high blood pressure.

Do You Think Apple Cider Vinegar is Good for You? Here are 5 Proven Health Benefits.

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Considering how tasty and readily available salty foods are, talking about foods and high blood pressure is never an enjoyable conversation for anyone. However, it’s a necessary discussion since 1 out 3 Americans have high blood pressure.

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Considering how tasty and readily available salty foods are, talking about foods and high blood pressure is never an enjoyable conversation for anyone.

However, it’s a necessary discussion since 1 out 3 Americans have high blood pressure.