Heart Healthy Breakfast Bowl with Quinoa + Hemp

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A recent study, which looked at the relationship between heart disease and lifestyle, suggested that 90% of Cardiovascular Disease is caused by modifiable diet and lifestyle factors. (source)

There are so many simple steps you can take without feeling like you have to make over your whole diet overnight. Learning to manage stress, blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and optimizing protective & supportive nutrients are key areas to improve heart health.

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The recipe below features important heart healthy nutrients such as:

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• Magnesium, found in hemp seeds, is vital for stress & blood sugar management. A Deficiency is linked to hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and diabetes.
• Vitamin C, found in kiwi, is an antioxidant that supports collagen production and strong blood vessels to reduce damage and plaque formation, plus it helps to reduce formation of bad cholesterol & hardening of arteries.
• Vitamin E, found in sunflower seeds, is known for anti-oxidant, immune-enhancing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-platelet aggregation effects
• Fibre, found in flaxseeds, is effective in managing healthy cholesterol levels & supports healthy blood sugar levels.
• Protein, found in quinoa & hemp seeds, helps to build healthy cells & balance blood sugar, therefore helping to reduce inflammation.
• Healthy fats, found in unprocessed seeds, help to reduce inflammation & balance blood sugar.
• Medicinal mushrooms {Balance blend includes Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Maitake, and Shiitake} are important for providing antioxidants for free radical damage mitigation, helping to calm cortisol & manage stress, manage blood sugar & provide anti-inflammatory support. Reishi mushroom may also increase “good” HDL cholesterol and decrease triglycerides. (Source)

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