Table Health dietitian promotes spice walnuts for heart health

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In celebration of Heart Month, registered dietitian Carol Bell at Table Health in Traverse City, Michigan is promoting a recipe for spice walnuts. Walnuts contain nutrients that can help reduce inflammation in blood vessels, and maintaining cardiovascular health can also benefit the brain, according to Bell.

Why it matters

Heart health is a major focus during February's Heart Month, and promoting nutritious foods like walnuts that can improve cardiovascular function is an important way for health professionals to educate the public on simple steps they can take to support their heart health.

The details

Bell emphasized that walnuts contain specific nutrients that can help reduce inflammation within the blood vessels, which is key for maintaining overall cardiovascular health. She also noted that anything that benefits the heart often has positive impacts on the brain as well.

• February is Heart Month.

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What’s next

Table Health will be sharing more healthy recipes and wellness tips on their website, tablehealth.com, throughout Heart Month.