As muscles begin exercising, the arterioles serving the muscle dilate to provide more blood flow. By itself, this vasodilation would lower the total peripheral resistance and thus mean arterial pressure.s muscles begin exercising, the arterioles serving the muscle dilate to provide more blood flow. By itself, this vasodilation would lower the total peripheral resistance and thus mean arterial pressure.
Lentils are a big cause of gout. You have to use a lot of them and those cultures where lentils are big food items, gout is a constant problem. Yes you can get it from rich foods and alcohol, but the effects of lentils are often underestimated. If you are eating lentils everyday, stop before you have serious problems.
Nuts. A bushel of studies shows that eating almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and other nuts is good for the heart. Eating 2 ounces of nuts a day can slightly lower LDL, on the order of 5%. Nuts have additional nutrients that protect the heart in other ways.