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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 12/11/2008, comments (4)

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 more Chevron

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posted 12/07/2008, comments (24)

Has anyone had Triglyceride numbers like mine? (1909) please help

NEED HELP!!! How do i , as rapidly as possible, lower this scary number for my triglyceride levels at 1909. I just got the numbers on Friday and as I was leaving my doctor said I should look out for symptoms of pancreatitis OVER THE WEEKEND! Freaked me out, and i DID have a bad headache... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/25/2008, comments (0)

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

With the Thankgiving Holiday merely two days away I'm sure you've done all your grocery shopping, gathered all your ingredients, and have your recipes ready to go. No? Maybe that's a bit ambitious. But, there's still no need to worry! Our partner site FoodFit.com has tons of healthy recipe ideas for your holiday table. So - in... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2008, comment (1)

Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes: Pumpkin Bisque

What better way to warm up on a chilly Thanksgiving day than with a hot bowl of soup?! Try this recipe as an appetizer at this year's dinner table. Pumpkin Bisque This recipe serves 6 Ingredients: 1 tbsp peanut oil 1/3 cup of finely chopped onions 1/3 cup of finely chopped celery 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 medium sized... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comment (1)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cholesterol

Can sleep affect cholesterol? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which varying degrees of repetitive upper airway obstruction create disturbances in normal breathing patterns during sleep. The soft tissues of the upper airway can collapse as the muscles in this area become fully relaxed during sleep. Complete or partial obstruction... Read more Chevron

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