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water crest may look delicate but don't
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let its small leafy appearance fool you
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this peppery green is a nutritional
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powerhouse especially when it comes to
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protecting your heart longus used in
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traditional medicine and praised by
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nutritionists today water crest is one
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of the most nutrient-dense vegetables
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you can eat with a crisp bite and a bold
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flavor this leafy green does more than
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spice up your salads it actively
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supports heart health in multiple ways
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one of the biggest heart-related
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benefits of water crest comes from its
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antioxidants these include vitamin C
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beta carotene and other phytonutrients
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that help reduce oxidative stress
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throughout the body oxidative stress
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occurs when there's an imbalance of free
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radicals and antioxidants and it plays a
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major role in the development of
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cardiovascular disease the antioxidants
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in water crest help neutralize these
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free radicals protecting your blood
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vessels from inflammation and long-term
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damage water crest also contains a
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compound called nitrates natural
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substances found in some vegetables that
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have been shown to improve blood flow
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and reduce blood pressure once consumed
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these nitrates are converted into nitric
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oxide a molecule that relaxes and widens
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vessels this process helps lower blood
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pressure improves circulation and
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reduces the workload on the heart for
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anyone concerned about hypertension
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water crest is a gentle natural way to
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help manage it another standout nutrient
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in water crest is vitamin K while
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commonly known for its role in blood
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clotting vitamin K also helps regulate
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calcium in the arteries preventing it
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from building up and causing stiffness
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blockages by keeping calcium in the
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bones and out of the blood vessels
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vitamin K helps maintain smooth flexible
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arteries and a healthy flow of blood
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both essential for a strong heart
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water crest is also a good source of
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folate which plays a crucial role in
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breaking down homocyine an amino acid
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linked to increased risk of heart
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disease when elevated by keeping
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homocyine levels in check folate helps
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prevent damage to the artery walls and
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supports overall cardiovascular health
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even though water crest is low in
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calories it's packed with fiber which
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helps lower LDL cholesterol the bad
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cholesterol that can lead to plaque
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buildup in the arteries
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fiber also supports digestion promotes
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satiety and can help with weight
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management all of which contribute to a
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healthier heart this leafy green is as
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versatile as it is powerful you can toss
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it into salads blend it into smoothies
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mix it into soups or add it as a garnish
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for a flavorful peppery finish however
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you choose to enjoy it Water Crest
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offers a simple and effective way to
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nourish your heart without making big
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changes to your diet in short Water
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Crest proves that big things really do
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come in small packages especially when
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it comes to heart health
