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High blood pressure (or hypertension) is one of several key risk factors for heart disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S.

And even more shocking, almost half of U.S. adults have hypertension. It’s usually tough to detect on your own as there aren’t many noticeable signs or symptoms. Measuring your blood pressure with a monitor is the best way to learn if you’re within a healthy range. 

The good news is that blood pressure can be managed through lifestyle changes like reducing stress, staying active, not smoking, and eating a healthy diet. 

As far as diet goes, the American Heart Association recommends eating primarily plant-based foods, low-fat dairy, skinless poultry and fish and non-tropical vegetable oils. 

They suggest limiting saturated and trans fats, alcohol, sodium  [SALT], fatty meats and added sugars.

That said, certain foods have key nutrients or unique properties that expand blood vessels and lower blood pressure.  

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When it comes to eating healthy, knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to eat. Nutritionists often recommend cutting certain foods from your diet to improve overall health, boost energy, and help you feel your best. 

Many of these foods might be staples in your pantry, but they can negatively impact your well-being over time. By making small changes and eliminating these items, you can set yourself up for success.

Margarine is often marketed as a healthy alternative to butter, but many varieties contain trans fats, which are harmful to your heart. 
Trans fats can raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, leading to an increased risk of heart disease. 
Choosing healthier fats, like olive oil or avocado, can provide the benefits of fat without the health risks. Making this simple switch can protect your heart in the long run.

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When it comes to eating healthy, knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to eat. Nutritionists often recommend cutting certain foods from your diet to improve overall health, boost energy, and help you feel your best. Many of these foods might be staples in your pantry, but they can negatively impact your well-being over time. By making small changes and eliminating these items, you can set yourself up for success.

Processed meats like bacon, sausage, and deli meats are often packed with preservatives, sodium, and unhealthy fats. Eating them regularly has been linked to increased risks of heart disease and certain cancers. 

Many processed meats contain nitrates, which can be harmful when consumed in large amounts. Instead of processed meats, try choosing fresh, lean options like chicken or turkey.

Swapping these out can significantly improve your long-term health.

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The BRICS bloc who is ridding the petrodollar could doom the US and its geopolitical influence. Because of the currency’s importance, the country is allowed a certain amount of leverage. This is crucial as the country has to ensure the stability of the asset on a global scale.

This leverage is a key reason why the country is able to do things like weaponize the currency in sanction practices. 

Oil-exporting countries have an interest in ensuring the US dollar is strong. At the end of the day, the system supports a collective effort to benefit the Western currency.

If that went away, it would be chaos for the West. If BRICS could somehow challenge the system enough to change, the US would be forced to play by international rules. 

Therefore, the currency would no longer be vital to global economics. Altogether, leading a collective effort to embrace a new status quo, regardless of what it means for the Greenback or the West

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