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posted 02/23/2009, comments (0)

February 23: Avoid Trans Fatty Acids

Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol. Consuming trans fats increases your heart disease risk. Daily trans fat intake should be less than 1% of your total calorie intake. Sources - chips, cookies, crackers, vegetable shortening, commercial baked goods, French fries, fried chicken,... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/21/2009, comments (0)

February 21: Avoid Simple Sugars

Your simple sugar intake has a direct impact on triglyceride levels. Elevated triglycerides levels are an independent risk factor for heart disease. Avoid foods that contain a high concentration of simple sugars. Here are examples of foods to strictly limit: Soft drinks, candy, baked goods, syrup, table sugar, jelly,... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2009, comments (0)

February 22: Eat a Diet High in Fiber

A diet high in dietary fiber plays an important in preventing heart disease and lowering cholesterol levels. Dietary fiber binds to cholesterol in circulation and helps remove it from the body. Research has shown that for every 1-2 grams of daily soluble fiber intake, LDL (bad) cholesterol is lowered 1%. Fiber also increase... Read more Chevron

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February 20: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

All right, this you've heard before and you'll hear it again. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber to lower LDL cholesterol and high in antioxidants to reduce your risk of heart disease. You need a minimum of 5 servings daily. One serving equals: 1 piece 1 cup raw ½... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/19/2009, comments (0)

February 19: Select Heart Healthy Fats

Follow a diet high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and strictly limit saturated fat intake. Saturated fat leads to elevated cholesterol levels while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats decrease your risk of developing heart disease. Sources of monounsaturated fats - olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, sunflower... Read more Chevron

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