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Health Encyclopedia: Heart Healthy Diet Soy, Fish Oil, Low Carb And Low Fat Diets

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Soy

A rigorous review found that soy protein and isoflavone supplements do not help lower cholesterol or heart disease risk. However, soy foods are healthy choices, and the American Heart Association still recommends including them as part of a heart healthy diet. Skip the supplement pills.

Fish Oil Supplements

Combining daily supplements of eicosapentaneoic acid (EPA), a type of fish oil, with statin medication may help prevent heart attack, angina, and coronary artery disease.
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Expert & Community Posts

Breakfast and BG levels

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...breakfasts cause BG problems, and yet that's what so many dieticians are telling people to eat... Read more »

Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 1: Avoid Skipping Meals

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...you to keep your New Year's Resolutions by giving a diet and fitness tip of the day from our... Read more »

The Fiction of Fad Diets

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

As a dietitian, I try to stay informed on all the new fad diets circulating out there because... Read more »

Proper use of Liquid Diets

By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

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Health Guide

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 »

Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines

General Dietary GuidelinesThe treatment goals for a diabetes diet are:Achieve near normal blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes who are taking insulin or... Read more »

Epilepsy: Lifestyle Changes

...the number of attacks per month. Still, well-controlled studies are needed to confirm these benefits.Dietary MeasuresAll patients should maintain a healthy diet, including plenty of whole grains,... 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 »

Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes

A simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with... Read more »

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