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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 01/27/2009, comments (2)

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: It’s Not All Your Fault

In our country we are quick to blame our Western diet and lack of exercise as the main cause of high cholesterol.  I suppose that by doing so, it gives us some hope that we can change our cholesterol levels by sheer will power and thus reduce our risk of heart disease. We have the sense then that high cholesterol is something that we can... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 01/06/2009, comment (1)

Cranberries and Cholesterol

The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comes from a low growing vine plant that predominantly is found on the eastern seaboard of the US from New England down as far south as the Carolinas.  The US is the largest producer of commercial cranberries providing some 500 million pounds of the red berry on the world market.  Cranberries are... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician
posted 12/19/2008, comments (0)

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
Allison Bush

Allison Bush

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posted 12/18/2008, comments (0)

Low-Fat Holiday Recipe: Ham and Pumpkin Pirlau

Spice up your holiday table with this delicious rice stew. It's low in fat and won't leave you feeling guilty - even if you're sneaking the left-overs for a late night snack. Enjoy and let us know how it turned out!   Ham and Pumpkin PirlauRecipe by: Frank Stitt, Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, AL This recipe serves: ... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician
posted 12/15/2008, comments (0)

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
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