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February is Heart Month

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Top 5 Tips to Take Better Care of Your Heart:

 - If you smoke, quit.

- Get regular exercise.  150 minutes per week is recommended.

- Eat more plant-based foods, including nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

- Choose lean meats and low-fat dairy products.

- Limit saturated to less than 15g per day and trans fats to less than 2g per day.

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Kate Olson

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Kate has been working as a registered dietitian for 10 years. She specializes in educating people with diabetes. She enjoys teaching others about nutrition and giving people practical and realistic ideas on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.

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