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Monday, October, 26, 2009

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Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?

By Dr. Kang Health Expert
It seems that nowadays all the attention concerning diet and heart disease risk centers around the consumption of fat and their effects on cholesterol levels. We know that saturated and trans fats are bad while unsaturated fats can be good for your cholesterol. Whatever happened to the relationship between eating cholesterol and your blood cholesterol level? Doesn’t it seem logical that the more cholesterol you eat, the higher your blood level will be and therefore the higher your risk of... Read more »

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Tips on How to Raise Your HDL
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...need to select healthy choices when dining out, read food labels, cook with healthy fats, and... Read more »

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The Skinny on Dietary Fats
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...that you should avoid fat. And the fact that most food manufacturers make fat-free or low-fat... Read more »

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Are Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Necessary for a Healthy Heart?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...can get adequate nutrients, by eating a variety of foods in moderation, rather than by taking... Read more »

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How to Lower High Triglyceride Levels
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...triglycerides?   They are in fact the main form of fat in foods, but they are not the same... Read more »

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Which source of fiber is good or bad?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...processed starches, particularly wheat and other foods that raise blood sugar. After all, he ran... Read more »

Health Guide

What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide
...The first is from the liver, which is the body’s major cholesterol-producing organ. We also consume foods that contain cholesterol – red meat, poultry and eggs have particularly high levels.... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...epidemic”. This can be blamed on our successful battle against hunger. Everyone now has access to the foods that their grandparents didn’t. We get fruit and vegetables in the winter, and meat... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Lifestyle Changes
...health, experts generally agree on the following recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high... Read more »
Cholesterol and Lipids
...energy.CholesterolCholesterol is a white, powdery substance that is found in all animal cells and in animal-based foods (not in plants). In spite of its bad press, cholesterol is an essential... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...blood vessels flexible and open. Studies continue to show that physical activity and avoiding high-fat foods are the two most successful means of reaching and maintaining heart healthy levels of... Read more »

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