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Blood pressure the pressure created each time your heart beats as blood is pushed through a “network of tube-shaped blood vessels, which include arteries, veins, and capillaries” and more specifically, high blood pressure, is an important indicator of health.
High blood pressure or hypertension a condition “when your blood pressure … is consistently too high” can cause harm to the body by “increasing the workload of the heart and blood vessels.” Eventually this “force and friction … damages the delicate tissues inside the arteries.” On top of that, hypertension can also “lead to plaque buildup of unhealthy (LDL) cholesterol,” a condition referred to as atherosclerosis.
1. Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad with a Lemon Confit Dressing
Start the New Year with this colorful and delicious Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad with a Lemon Confit Dressing by Renee McKenzie. It’s zippy, salty and unbelievably complex! The preserved citrus combined with the deep, earthy flavor of the roasted beets, carrots, and garlic is the perfect pairing; each balancing and elevating the other to a new level.
2. Falafel Bowl
Change up your usual falafel pita with this healthier Falafel Bowl by Margaux Mouton. The falafel is made with hearty brown lentils, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and dried figs. Their flavor makes them ideal for serving alongside winter squash, pan-fried spinach with tomatoes, and tahini sauce.