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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (0)

How Does High Cholesterol Lead to Cardiovascular Disease?

I was recently asked the following question. If you are faced with heart disease or concerns about high cholesterol I thought you may also enjoy knowing the answer, which I've included below. How does high cholesterol lead to cardiovascular disease? Let me see if I can explain and keep the process easy to understand! First... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (0)

Eggs: Are they good or bad for you?

All right you have high cholesterol, so can you eat eggs or not? A little while ago, someone here on Health Central asked a question similar to this. I thought I'd expand on my answer and share it with everyone, so if you're confused about the whole cholesterol and egg issue you can better determine the right answer for your situation. To lower... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2009, comments (2)

Test Results..What do they mean! I am confused.

My test results...8/14/09 TC ..150 TriG.... 554 HDL...23 LDL...cannot be measured but in the past were >100. A1C... 5.5 Glucose.... 90 5ft 7in tall.. 215lbs. 42yrs old. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/20/2009, comments (0)

Barley Benefits: Increase Barley Intake to Promote Heart Health

When you think of a grain to lower cholesterol levels oatmeal is probably at the top of the list; however, barley is another great option. Barley contains the same soluble fiber and beta-glucan as oats. Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol. The results of eight studies... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2009, comments (3)

The Low-Fat, High-Fructose Blunder

It was yet another mistake of the low-fat era. The low-fat dietary mistake of the last 40 years spawned more than its share of nutritional disasters. Along with cutting essential fats (like omega-3s and monounsaturates), low-fat dietary advice helped spawn: Hydrogenated ("trans") fats Low-fat, high-sugar foods bearing "heart... Read more Chevron

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