15 Healthy Heart Tips Cardiologists Follow

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Eat raw veggies while making dinner

“It gets me part of my daily requirement. While preparing dinner is when you’re hungry. An apple for dessert, when you’re full, doesn’t really work.” — Dr. Alex MacLean, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

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