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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

Cardiovascular: Involving the blood vessels and the heart. Edamame: Young soybeans removed from the pod and served boiled or steamed. Metabolic syndrome: A medical condition that includes elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and extra fat around the waist. Type 2 diabetes: A chronic condition in which the body has difficulty regulating and using sugar as a fuel, and in which the cells don’t react to insulin in a normal manner.

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