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Dr. William Davis

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posted 07/08/2009, comment (1)

The Five Worst Heart “Healthy” Foods

Q: When are "heart healthy" foods not heart healthy? A: When "heart healthy" is just a marketing claim with no real basis in reality or science. In an ideal world, a food label proudly bearing the claim "heart healthy" truly would be heart healthy. But, no, Dorothy, it's not a perfect world. I'm not talking... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/15/2009, comments (0)

Who do you need on your weight loss team?

In order to be heart healthy and reduce your risk of heart disease, you need to successfully lose weight and/or maintain a healthy body weight. Successfully losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. Get a team of experts behind you to successfully achieve the long-term weight loss... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2009, comment (1)

Eating Too Much Red Meat Increases Heart Disease Risk

Do you enjoy a juicy steak? Well, it may be shortening your life. A National Cancer Institute study shows individuals with a high intake of red and processed meats at higher risk of heart disease versus those with a lower intake. The ten year study evaluated 500,000 men and women, ages 50 to 71, starting in 1995 dividing meat... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/01/2009, comment (1)

Eating Right on a Budget

Last week I spoke with an individual wanting to lose weight, but struggling to eat a healthy diet because she feels the "healthy" foods are too expensive. So, I shared some suggestions with her and thought I'd pass them on to you. Here are some tips about eating nutritiously when on a budget: 1. Skip the meat! Eat... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 05/29/2009, comments (0)

Sample Menu for the DASH Eating Plan

As we discussed recently, the DASH Eating Plan was designed to help reduce elevated blood pressure by eating a low fat diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and dairy. This is an excellent eating plan, high in important nutrients calcium, potassium, magnesium, protein (especially from fish, poultry, and nuts) and fiber (from fruits, vegetables, and... Read more Chevron

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