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Improve Your Heart Health By Eating Peanuts

While many people know that nuts are beneficial for their health, some are wary of eating too many because of the high fat content.   However, research confirms that eating a portion of peanuts, or peanut butter, per day may help reduce the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and gallbladder disease, without the risk of weight... Read moreChevron

Heart Healthy Dessert: Chocolaty Cakes with Prunes in Marsala

Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4   Ingredients: ½ oz cocoa powder, plus a little extra for dusting 3 large eggs 1 level tablespoon granulated sweetener Flavourless oil for greasing    For the filling: 12 ready-to-eat prunes 1½ fl oz Marsala 2 rounded tablespoons low fat fromage... Read moreChevron

Healthy Holiday Menu Plan Ideas

Are you concerned about maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the holidays?   While the holiday season can be a bit of a challenge, with the right choices, and a little portion control, Christmas dinner itself can be a pretty healthy meal.   To keep your dinner plate portions healthy, follow this general rule of thumb for a... Read moreChevron

8 Ways to Control Weight Gain Over the Holidays

Have you been tracking your weight and exercising now for weeks on end? But, now the very thought of Christmas sends a shiver down your spine - food, drinks, and lack of exercise - how will you survive?   If you've been working hard on creating a new healthy lifestyle for yourself, now is not the time to throw in the towel!   Unlike... Read moreChevron

How to Reduce Your Intake of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Do you know high-fructose corn syrup can be found in breakfast cereals, sauces, and even bread?   Food manufacturers have been using high-fructose corn syrup since the 1970s, and over the years consumption has increased at a ridiculous rate, with uptake far exceeding changes in any other food, or food group.   So, why is... Read moreChevron

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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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