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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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61. What's So Bad About LDL?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
62. More Fruits and Veggies, Please!
[MOMS]
As a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that it wasn't. The practice of having fresh fruit sitting out didn't occur to me until I had a friend from out of town visit me. This was during the time when I only had one young child and was studying nutrition. The light bulb went off. I realized fruit wasn't a big... Read More
As a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that it wasn't. The practice of having fresh fruit sitting out didn't occur to me until I had a friend from out of town visit me. This was during the time when I only had one young child and was studying nutrition. The light bulb went off. I realized fruit wasn't a big... Read More
63. Health Benefits of Acai
[DIET&FITNESS]
by B. StoneMaguire Acai (pronounced ah-SAH-ee) is a small, dark purple berry indigenous to the Amazon. The berries look like a cross between a blueberry and a grape but are actually quite different in structure, flavor and nutrition. Acai fruit grows in profusion in grape-like clusters on the tall, lean acai palm trees. It is only recently that the acai has become popular... Read More
by B. StoneMaguire Acai (pronounced ah-SAH-ee) is a small, dark purple berry indigenous to the Amazon. The berries look like a cross between a blueberry and a grape but are actually quite different in structure, flavor and nutrition. Acai fruit grows in profusion in grape-like clusters on the tall, lean acai palm trees. It is only recently that the acai has become popular... Read More
64. Cow's Milk Alternatives
[MOMS]
With all of the information out there about the dangers of cow milk (growth hormones, antibiotics) what should you use instead? Nowadays, there is a plethora of other choices out there if you don't want to consume dairy. People prefer to use non-dairy milks because: Lactose intolerance or milk allergy; There is no casein in them; and They have less saturated fat in them than dairy milk. ... Read More
With all of the information out there about the dangers of cow milk (growth hormones, antibiotics) what should you use instead? Nowadays, there is a plethora of other choices out there if you don't want to consume dairy. People prefer to use non-dairy milks because: Lactose intolerance or milk allergy; There is no casein in them; and They have less saturated fat in them than dairy milk. ... Read More
65. The Truth About Trans Fat
[DIET&FITNESS]
Eliminate trans fats from your diet. Trans fats have earned a bad reputation over the last year, and rightly so. Used to increase shelf life and flavor, trans fat is made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil. In essence, the trans fats found in margarine, cookies, crackers, bread and other snack foods are harmful to your health. They raise harmful cholesterol levels and make arteries more rigid, which contribute to heart disease, and... Read More
Eliminate trans fats from your diet. Trans fats have earned a bad reputation over the last year, and rightly so. Used to increase shelf life and flavor, trans fat is made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil. In essence, the trans fats found in margarine, cookies, crackers, bread and other snack foods are harmful to your health. They raise harmful cholesterol levels and make arteries more rigid, which contribute to heart disease, and... Read More
66. Seafood? Eat It!
[DIET&FITNESS]
Fish and shellfish have always been practical diet staples because of their health benefits. Canned options fit well with the "recessionista" trend of spending less and getting more bang for your buck. Canned fish offer health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and reducing total blood fats. But be careful when cruising the store shelves for tuna and other omega-3-packed cans of fish. Opt for those packed in water - fish packed in oil... Read More
Fish and shellfish have always been practical diet staples because of their health benefits. Canned options fit well with the "recessionista" trend of spending less and getting more bang for your buck. Canned fish offer health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and reducing total blood fats. But be careful when cruising the store shelves for tuna and other omega-3-packed cans of fish. Opt for those packed in water - fish packed in oil... Read More
67. Celebrate National Wear Red Day
[DIET&FITNESS]
Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women's heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National Wear Red Day is the first Friday in February, which also happens to be National Heart Health Month. Women are encouraged to don red... Read More
Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women's heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National Wear Red Day is the first Friday in February, which also happens to be National Heart Health Month. Women are encouraged to don red... Read More
68. An Aspirin a Day...
[DIET&FITNESS]
In honor of National Heart Health Month, why not stock your medicine cabinet with a physician favorite? Forget apples. Experts want you to pop an aspirin a day...and they say it could save your life. Aspirin therapy has made quite a name for itself over the years. According to the experts, aspirin therapy not only reduces the risk of damage during heart attacks, it also prevents stroke and future heart problems. Aspirin interferes with... Read More
In honor of National Heart Health Month, why not stock your medicine cabinet with a physician favorite? Forget apples. Experts want you to pop an aspirin a day...and they say it could save your life. Aspirin therapy has made quite a name for itself over the years. According to the experts, aspirin therapy not only reduces the risk of damage during heart attacks, it also prevents stroke and future heart problems. Aspirin interferes with... Read More
69. A Prescription for a Healthier You
[DIET&FITNESS]
You've heard the saying "just what the doctor ordered," but do you really know what that entails? It doesn't matter how healthy you think you are, you should visit your physician at least once a year for an annual physical. The doctor will check your weight and height. They'll also look for any suspicious marks or moles. Depending on your age, the battery of exams you will undergo may vary - from cholesterol checks to mammograms... Read More
You've heard the saying "just what the doctor ordered," but do you really know what that entails? It doesn't matter how healthy you think you are, you should visit your physician at least once a year for an annual physical. The doctor will check your weight and height. They'll also look for any suspicious marks or moles. Depending on your age, the battery of exams you will undergo may vary - from cholesterol checks to mammograms... Read More
70. Pantry Raid!
[DIET&FITNESS]
Beginning the year with a clean, organized and well-stocked pantry will go a long way in helping you meet your diet goals. Start by tossing anything that's past its expiration date. If there's unopened, nonperishable food that you know no one in your household will eat, then donate it to a local soup kitchen or food pantry. From there, start taking a look at labels, particularly at items that contain trans fat. Anything that contains it,... Read More
Beginning the year with a clean, organized and well-stocked pantry will go a long way in helping you meet your diet goals. Start by tossing anything that's past its expiration date. If there's unopened, nonperishable food that you know no one in your household will eat, then donate it to a local soup kitchen or food pantry. From there, start taking a look at labels, particularly at items that contain trans fat. Anything that contains it,... Read More
