Dr. Oz on Women's Heart Health
Oprah's resident MD, Mehmet Oz, shares his most effective tips for keeping your heart healthy.
By Mehmet Oz, MD
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the February 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
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It may not be just the omega-3s in the oil that keep the heart and arteries humming along; a number of animal studies have also indicated that a protein in fish provides a separate boost to cardiovascular health. Eat a variety of low-mercury fish (such as wild salmon, catfish, or tilapia). And if you're not nuts about seafood, an ounce of walnuts a day will give you a good dose of omega-3s. |
