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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 12/11/2008, 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 moreChevron
Laura

Laura

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Site producer for Cholesterol Network
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 moreChevron
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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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