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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 10/27/2009, comment (1)

Are you eating enough fiber to lower cholesterol?

Eating a diet high in fiber supports a lower cholesterol/LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, promotes digestive health, and has the potential to decrease risk of colorectal cancer (studies are showing mixed results so far). For your heart health success, let's take a moment and evaluate the fiber content of your food... 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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posted 06/01/2009, comments (0)

Learn How to Eat by . . . Fasting

Curious thing about fasting: It teaches you how to eat. Fasting means going entirely without food and just making do with (plenty of) water. A fast can be as brief as 12 hours or as long as weeks, though the most common duration is between 18 and 72 hours. I advocate brief periods of fasting for its many health benefits, such as... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/11/2009, comment (1)

4 Steps to Lower LDL Cholesterol

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carries mostly cholesterol, some protein, and minimal triglycerides throughout your circulation, depositing cholesterol along blood vessel walls as it travels. From our sponsor: On Insulin? Get a diabetes monitor at no charge! LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as the "bad"... Read more Chevron

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