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Cholesterol 101
Today we're taking an excerpt from one of our most popular PowerPoint shows and bringing you the basics of cholesterol education. Learn about the types of cholesterol, the health risks it can pose, and ways to reduce your cholesterol levels...
January 2013
NEW - Articles for January:
Have It Your Way
Pre-Diabetes is Not a Pre-Problem
Caffeine: What You Need to Know
BBQ Chicken Salad
Single Fast Food Meal Damages Arteries
6 Strategies for Dining Out Healthfully
Multivitamin Use Does Not Reduce CVD
Which Milk Should You Pick?
Get the Lowdown on Fiber
Mediterranean Diet: Our Favorite Recipes
On Tuesday, Enrico Forte taught us about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Today we're going to help make integrating that advice easy for you with a collection of our favorite healthful Mediterranean recipes.
2013 Predictions and Consumer Eating Trends
Top Stories of 2012
Apple A Day Savings Add Up!
It's not too late to celebrate Apple Month! We’ve all heard about the effects of an apple a day on the proximity of doctors, but did you ever stop to think about the actual ramifications of eating an apple a day? This single small decision, over the course of a year, can help you reduce calorie consumption, ward off excess weight, and reduce your health risks.
Failure to Reduce Salt Intake Cuts Life Expectancy
Worldwide hypertension is the #1 risk factor for earlier mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Data from the NHANES surveys suggests the sodium intake of Americans has been increasing since the 1980s. Certainly the average salt content of processed foods is not going down in the US, despite growing evidence that excessive salt intake is the #1 cause of increasing blood pressure with age and the development of hypertension.
Holiday Survival and Beyond: Play with Cranberries
Thanksgiving is perhaps the only time of year many families eat fresh cranberries. The cranberry growers estimate that 20% of their crop is eaten at the Thanksgiving holiday. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of fresh berries. They are also low in sodium and a source of vitamins A & B, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Packed full of antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries promote the prevention of urinary tract infections, gum disease and stomach ulcers. With all this great nutrition, shouldn’t we stop relegating them to just November?
Evaluating Health Claims in the Media
It seems like every day there is a new health claim, superfood, or "surefire diet trick" that is making headlines across the U.S. But how many of these claims are actually supported by the science they're discussing? That's a surprisingly tricky question to answer. To help you navigate the health news minefield, Dr. James J Kenney debunks a few of the latest stories...
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