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Dr. Kang

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posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)

Can Tomato Ketchup Prevent a Heart Attack?

Americans love to eat tomatoes. In fact, an average American consumes about 17lbs of fresh tomatoes annually and over 60lbs of processed tomatoes such as in tomato sauce and ketchup. Tomatoes are a rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, and folate. In addition to these vitamins, tomatoes are also rich in a... Read more Chevron

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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 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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Allison Bush

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posted 10/21/2008, comments (7)

Halloween Treat: Super Moist Pumpkin Bread

If you're wondering what to do with leftover pumpkin after Halloween, or you would just like to make a seasonal treat, try our Super Moist (and healthy!) Pumpkin Bread - you won't be disappointed. Super Moist Pumpkin Bread This recipe serves: 8 Preparation time : 20 minutesCooking time : 45 minutes Ingredients1/2 stick unsalted butter1/2... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/21/2008, comment (1)

Cholesterol and Your Mood

By the early 1990s, the link between high cholesterol and heart disease was well established and the era of therapies to lower cholesterol with the intent of reducing heart disease risk had begun. In this decade, hundreds of studies and tens of thousands of patients were enrolled in various trials which showed that lowering cholesterol both... Read more Chevron

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