Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nutrient-packed Brussels sprouts are a cardiologist's No.1 pick for heart health. Brussels sprouts provide heart-friendly fiber, ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Drinking beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults. The nitrates in beetroot ...

A recent study called into question the long-term health effects of common food preservatives. The study, published by BMJ Group, tracked more than 100,000 people for nearly 15 years and found that a ...

If you’ve heard that nitrates are good for you, but also heard that you should look for the words “nitrate free” when shopping for hot dogs or bacon, and thought, “What the heck?” you’re not alone.

Share on Pinterest Nitrates and nitrites can be found in processed meats but also in vegetables and other foods. Dejan Beokovic/Stocksy Nitrates and nitrites are found naturally in soil and water.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Pomegranate juice is known to help with hypertension, a condition affecting about half of adults in the U.S. These everyday ...

In a recent study published in PLoS Medicine, researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks. Study: Dietary exposure to ...

Every 33 seconds in the U.S., someone dies from cardiovascular disease. As alarming as this sounds, we have some good news. Actually, great news! There’s a tasty, easy-to-prepare vegetable that can ...