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Allison Bush

posted 10/08/2008, comment (1)

Fall Recipe: Chicken Braised in Apple Cider

Nothing says "fall" more than a crisp yellow, red, or green apple. Make the most of this deliciously healthy fruit this fall by incorporating it into your snacks and meals. This recipe will surely have you cozying up to the dinner table time and again throughout the season. Chicken Braised in Apple Cider This recipe serves: ... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/04/2008, comments (0)

The Primordial Cholesterol Therapy: Exercise

Much attention concerning the treatment of high cholesterol in our present society tends to focus on the taking of medicine and the avoidance of poison. When I refer to medicine, I don't just mean prescription drugs like statins or fibric acids, but rather I am referring to any substance that we take in order to treat an illness. Therefore, the... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 09/28/2008, comment (1)

Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!

Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste. Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce fat and calories in some of your... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 09/26/2008, comment (1)

Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

Finally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the "good" cholesterol. HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol LDL leaves behind in your arteries. HDL... Read more Chevron

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Allison Bush

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posted 09/23/2008, comment (1)

Fall Recipe: Smoked Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Fall has arrived and so has cooler weather. One of my favorite parts of this change in season is the food (naturally!). Try this savory soup from our sister site, FoodFit.com, to warm you up on a chilly night. Smoked Chicken and Black Bean SoupThis recipe serves: 8 Preparation time : 20 minutesCooking time : 1 hour Ingredients2 cups... Read more Chevron

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