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Lower Triglycerides Diet

Blueberries may help ward off diabetes, heart disease

April 21, 2009
A heart-healthy diet that includes blueberries may help ward off belly fat, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. In a recent study supported by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, researchers found that rats fed powdered blueberry powder for 90 days had less body fat, lower cholesterol, and lower triglycerides than the rats who were fed a normal diet. The results were most pronounced in the rats who also had a low-fat diet, but researchers say the berries also helped those on a Western-style... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Low Carbohydrate and High Protein/High Fat Diets: Good or Bad for
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...published his first book entitled “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution: the high calorie way to stay... Read more »

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Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...production.  So, if you eat a high fat (triglyceride) diet, the liver will increase its'... Read more »

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How to Lower Cholesterol: Don't Forget the Basics
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...the "breakdown" of your lipid panel you (or your MD/dietitian) will be able to determine the... Read more »

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Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...Conventional wisdom also dictates that a low-fat diet that reduced saturated fats, excess oils... Read more »

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Triglycerides and Healthy Hearts
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Most people are aware that consuming a high-fat diet can lead to heart disease, but few people... Read more »

Health Guide

Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
...fats should be cut out if possible. Fats are high in calories, but you don’t need to scrutinize your diet by counting calories. Instead, work toward phasing out calorie-heavy foods and replacing... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate DietsThe Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Heart-Healthy Diets
Heart-Healthy DietsAlthough there are many major dietary approaches for protecting health, experts generally agree on the following recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...therapy, the absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used, healthy diet and physical activity are... Read more »
Heart Healthy Diet: soy, fish oil, low-carb and low-fat diets
...choices, and the American Heart Association still recommends including them as part of a heart healthy diet. Skip the supplement pills.Fish Oil SupplementsCombining daily supplements of... Read more »

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