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Heart-Healthy Diets
Although there are many major dietary approaches for protecting 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 intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Walnuts in particular have cholesterol-lowering properties and are a good source of antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid.
- Avoid saturated fats (found mostly in animal products) and tra...
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Diabetes Diet: Diabetic Exchange Lists
...throughout the day. Patients should meet with a dietician or diabetes nutrition expert for help in learning this approach.In developing a menu, patients must first establish their individual... Read more »Prevent Obesity: Weight Management
...the 4 weeks, they achieved better weight, glucose control, and HDL levels than those on a standard diabetic diet.Fat Substitutes. Fat substitutes added to commercial foods or used in baking,... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence of obesity in America has risen... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
...the appropriate amount of insulin is then injected into the body in a calculated, controlled manner.Learning to use the pump can be complicated, although over time most patients find they are... Read more »Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...end of 4 weeks, they achieved better weight, glucose control, and HDL levels than those on a standard diabetic diet.Fat SubstitutesFat substitutes added to commercial foods or used in baking,... Read more »Images
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