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Allison Bush

posted 10/08/2008, comment (1)

Fall Recipe: Chicken Braised in Apple Cider

Nothing says "fall" more than a crisp yellow, red, or green apple. Make the most of this deliciously healthy fruit this fall by incorporating it into your snacks and meals. This recipe will surely have you cozying up to the dinner table time and again throughout the season. Chicken Braised in Apple Cider This recipe serves: ... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 09/28/2008, comment (1)

Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!

Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste. Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce fat and calories in some of your... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/26/2008, comment (1)

Tips on How to Raise Your HDL

Finally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the "good" cholesterol. HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol LDL leaves behind in your arteries. HDL... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

What's for Dinner? Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Not sure what to make for dinner? Try this heart-healthy meal tonight from our sister site, Foodfit.com. Be sure to let us know how it turned out! Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salsa This recipe serves: 4 Ingredients For the salsa4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped or 12 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 small red onion, finely... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/17/2008, comments (6)

Green Tea to Lower Cholesterol? Not So Fast

Does Green Tea Lower Cholesterol? All right, this green tea article has been hanging over my head for at least a month now. I just couldn't get motivated to wade through all the research to determine if yes, this is an effective way to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, or no, it's just a lot of hype. Well, I sat... Read more Chevron

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