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Major Food Components
Carbohydrates
Compared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar. Both the amount and type of carbohydrate affect blood glucose. Carbohydrate types are either complex (as in starches) or simple (as in fruits and sugars). One gram of carbohydrates equals four calories. The current general recommendation is that carbohydrates should provide between 40 - 65% of the daily caloric intake. Carbohydrate intake should not fall below 130 grams/day. Mos...
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Expert & Community Posts
Cholesterol and Your Kidneys: A Fatal Connection
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...However, kidney failure can also adversely affect your cholesterol levels leading to further... Read more »
Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol to your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. You want a ratio less... Read more »
A Daily Food Guide to Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...Omega-3 fatty acids can help to lower your LDL cholesterol levels. Aim for one to two... Read more »
The Harsh Truth About Trans Fat
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...studies link eating trans fats with increased bad cholesterol levels, and lower good (HDL)... Read more »
How to be Savvy with Food Labeling!
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertThe supermarket shelves are packed with aisle after aisle of brands and varieties of foods. Often... Read more »
Health Guide
Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis
...careful physical examination.The medical history risks for heart failure include:HypertensionDiabetesPoor cholesterol levelsHeart or peripheral vascular diseaseSleep apneaThyroid... Read more »Prevent Obesity: Weight Management
...citrus fruits, and potatoes) has important benefits for the heart, particularly for achieving healthy cholesterol levels and possibly benefiting blood pressure as well. Simply adding breakfast... Read more »Cholesterol Risk Factors
About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
...stroke, a less common type ofstroke caused by bleeding in the brainthat isassociated with low overall cholesterol levels.The build-up of plaque in the internal carotid artery may lead to narrowing... Read more »Recommended Exercise Methods
...enduranceKeeps the heart pumping at a steady and elevated rate for an extended periodBoosts HDL ( "good") cholesterol levelsHelps control blood pressureStrengthens the bones in the spineHelps... Read more »
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Study: High Cholesterol Increases Dementia Risk
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elevated cholesterol levels in midlife ? even levels considered only borderline ? significantly increase the risk of... Read summary »
Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimers
April 21, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease is the most well known complication of high cholesterol, motivating many to cut the fat, exercise and take... Read summary »
Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature Birth
October 29, 2007By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with very low cholesterol levels have an increased risk of... Read summary »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
July 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »
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