1. Eat right: Fruits and Vegetables.
Garlic
Olive oil, avocados and nuts
Fish or Omega-3 Fish Oil
Alcohol
Having one drink a day for women — up to two for men — seems to raise levels of healthy HDL cholesterol. It also helps you to wind down, so your blood pressure can do the same. The healthiest choice: red wine, because of its abundant antioxidants.
Dark chocolate may lower your blood pressure and is a potent antioxidant
2. You’ve probably heard that you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses every day, but there’s no magic to this number. And the right amount varies according to your activity level and size; just drink enough water so that your urine is light in color.

January 30, 2009 
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