A New Approach to Cholesterol-a Very Healthy Molecule
Cholesterol is a very misunderstood molecule. Many people might not be aware of it, but, for a long time, there has been a vocal minority of doctors, researchers, and health professionals who believe that cholesterol and fat have been wrongly convicted as the primary promoters of heart disease. Along with many of our fellow health professionals, we believe that this emphasis on cholesterol has caused us to take our attention off what we believe to be the true promoters of heart disease – inflammation, oxidative damage, stress, and sugar. Therefore, “blaming cholesterol for heart disease is like blaming the fireman for the fire”....more
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Cardiovascular Health and the Blood Vessels
The epidemic of heart disease in our nation today is devastating. The health of our diet and lifestyle directly affects our blood quality, affecting the health of the blood vessels and the heart. According to the 2010 CDC mortality tables, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. However, the good news is that heart and blood vessel disease are not inevitable; in fact, they are absolutely preventable in most cases. The health of your blood and blood vessels is influenced daily by your dietary and lifestyle choices....more
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The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle
“There are numerous health benefits, the strongest and most profound evidence is the protection of cardiovascular disease and diabetes,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, a researcher, cardiologist, associate professor, and co director of the cardiovascular epidemiology program at Harvard School of Public Health.
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The Eight Food Myths That May Be Harming You
It is time to revisit some of the most common food myths that we encounter in our work as nutritional counselors. These myths are more than just fables – they might be keeping you from optimal health. ...more
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No-Cook Summer Meals with Fiber-Rich Legumes
Too often I find my clients leave legumes (beans and peas) out of the mix because they either don’t know how to prepare them or they don’t know why they are good for you. So this month’s article is an ode to the legume: a great source of protein, complex carbohydrates and lots of vitamins you may not have known about. Since it’s summer, why not use this low-cost source of protein and forgo the stove or grill?...more
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Behind Food Myths!
Don’t be duped!
Behind food myths and label tricks
This month, l want to look at two important areas: myths about healthy eating, and how to avoid being fooled by food labels. As consumers get savvy, product manufacturers have to improve their products. It's that simple. ...more
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