Everything a heart health dietitian eats in a week, including plant-based protein sources and 'joy foods'

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Lena Beal, a cardiovascular dietitian, has 'joy meals' like French toast once a week.

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A dietitian who studies how to prevent heart attacks shared 3 healthy food swaps

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Matthew Landry researches how diet can extend healthspan and prevent heart attacks.

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Tell us your pressing health questions — we'll get answers from experts

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How a heart health dietitian — and mom of 4 boys — stays fit

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Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian, finds time to work out between her full-time job and being a mom to 4 boys.

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Fiber is great for you, but beware of fibermaxxing right away. Here's how to eat more of it without being bloated.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't slowing down — he's redefining aging

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, tweaked his workout and diet regimen over the years.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger cut back on protein drinks. Here's how he fuels for workouts instead.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger said he doesn't drink as many protein shakes as he used to.

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I took a VO2 max test while sprinting on a treadmill. It taught me how fast I should run to burn fat and build muscle.

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I wore a mask to track how hard my heart was working during strenuous exercise.

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A cardiologist shared 4 seemingly healthy habits that can lead to heart failure, from too much protein to overdoing workouts

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A super high-protein diet can lead to inflammation, a cause of heart disease.

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Chickpeas can significantly lower your cholesterol. Here are 5 tasty recipes scientists recommend to improve your health.

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Chickpeas and black beans have different health benefits. While one lowers inflammation, the other is more effective at fighting high cholesterol.

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