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posted 02/20/2009, comment (1)

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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posted 02/18/2009, comments (0)

Weight Cycling: Break the Cycle for Heart Health

Do you find your weight constantly fluctuating? You think you've finally lost weight for good only to see the pounds creep back on? According to the Federal Weight Control Information Network, this cycle may be 5-10 pounds up and down, or more than 50 pounds repeatedly lost and regained. Reasons for Weight... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (0)

February 18: If You Drink Alcohol, Choose Red Wine. . . in Moderation

Studies show a link between red wine and decreased risk of heart disease. Red wine may reduce blood clotting in a way similar to the effects of aspirin. Red wine also contains antioxidants. A diet high in antioxidants leads to a decreased oxidation of LDL cholesterol and less plaque formation in your arteries. If... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/17/2009, comments (0)

February 17: Adopt the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and monounsaturated fats (olive oil). Those that follow a Mediterranean Diet have a reduced risk of developing heart disease and dying from a heart attack. Here's a quick breakdown of the characteristics common to a Mediterranean Diet: Consume high... Read more Chevron

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