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Health Tip: Pack Your Pantry With Heart-Healthy Staples

Here's what to include

(HealthDay News) -- Keeping a stash of heart-healthy basics means you can whip up a nutritious meal on a moment's notice.

The American Heart Association suggests you include:

• Canned beans, tuna, salmon, marinara and tomatoes.
• Whole grains, including whole-wheat pasta, bulgur, quinoa and brown rice.
• Spelt, whole-wheat flour or cornmeal -- to use in baking.
• Low-sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and low-sodium bouillon cubes.
• Dried herbs, such as rosemary, basil, thyme, curry powder and oregano.

July 18, 2016
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