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For week six of the Daily Dozen Challenge, your challenge is to add at least two servings of greens, cruciferous or otherwise, to your day. https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen-challenge/ Nitrates from plants are converted into nitric oxide in the body, and potassium increases nitric-oxide release. So, including foods high in nitrates and potassium, such as green leafy veggies, can help lower blood pressure and improve arterial function. Watch “Can Diet Protect Against Kidney Cancer?” at https://bit.ly/3eDxrFY and “Lowering Our Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio to Reduce Stroke Risk” at https://bit.ly/2sR8mfP to learn more. Don't forget to post a video or picture of your weekly challenge to your story or your feed, and use the hashtag #DailyDozenChallenge on all your Daily Dozen Challenge posts. To support you in your Daily Dozen Challenge, the Evidence-Based Eating Guide is 20% off! https://drgreger.org/collections/merch/products/healthkit

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There is compelling evidence to recommend eating nuts at least three times a week to maximize your chances of living longer and healthier lives. Raw nuts are preferred over salted or toasted ones, and whole or chopped nuts over nut butters.

Interventional trials have shown that eating nuts improves artery function, and nuts may also improve blood sugar control, lower cholesterol, suppress inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and feed our friendly gut flora. Watch the video "Do the Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Include Longevity?" at https://bit.ly/3EgQ7sF to learn more.

My Daily Dozen recommends at least one serving of nuts or other seeds every day. A quarter cup of nuts is considered a serving. Learn more about the Daily Dozen at https://bit.ly/3axjw2x.