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A diet that helps you lower blood pressure might images of unseasoned egg whites and limp steamed veggies, but there are lots of options – and ones that can fit into most other diet plans like the popular keto, intermittent fasting and Mediterranean diets.

A key point of any blood pressure conscious diet is to lower the amount of salt, which can be hiding in a lot of packaged foods. It also helps to eat some of these 20 delicious foods like mangoes, cherries and peppers that can help your metabolism and overall nutrition, in addition to assisting your blood pressure. And it’s not just fruits and vegetables. You might be surprised by some of the sweet and savory foods that can help!

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Doctor shares his 12-step daily routine for healthy weight loss

Eating all of the items on his list is filling, but adds up to fewer calories than most people eat in a day.

Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Maybe you’re feeling a little unsure about starting a new plan to lose weight or you made a new year’s resolution, but don’t know where to begin. Don’t worry, you’re not alone and you can do it!

The good news is: You can use all the knowledge you’ve gained from trying before and what you know about what you like and what you don’t to tailor your own approach. It’s not just about the food or the exercise, it also helps to treat yourself well. When you adjust your own schedule and set your own rewards, you can enjoy getting from one step to the next even more.

Dietitian Keri Glassman gives you five tips to move forward and put your weight loss plan into action.