The Weight of the Nation, Part 1: review & discussion
Yesterday, “The Weight of the Nation” documentary premiered on HBO and free of charge online. This 4 part documentary documentary looks at the obesity epidemic: causes, health consequences, the role of the government and food industry, child obesity, challenges of losing weight and maintaining it, physical activity and socio-economic influences on weight Part 1: Consequences examines the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Celebrate April with Pecans!
Pecans have long been viewed as an unhealthy nut because of how we cook with them: pecan pie, praline ice cream, sugar-sweetened pecans. But pecans are finally getting their just deserts during the month of April, which is National Pecan Month! The Algonquins, a Native American tribe, named these delicious nuts “pecans”, which means ‘nuts [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Nuts for Nutrients!!
In the past, nuts have gotten a bad rap for their high fat content. However, as more recent research has proven, nuts are nutritional gems that should definitely be included in your diet (providing you do not have a nut allergy, of course!) Nuts are good sources of fiber, protein, Vitamin E, B vitamins and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Cholesterol and Carbohydrate Connection?
For years, it was thought (and commonly preached) that cholesterol and fat in our diet were the main culprits of atherosclerotic heart diseases, in which the arteries become clogged with fat. The cholesterol myth has been debunked: we know know that the cholesterol in foods really isn’t what creates high blood levels of cholesterol. But [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When it comes to cholesterol particles, size AND number matter.
Why does LDL particle size matter? A closer look at CVD risk. Elevated LDL cholesterol has routinely been used to predict CVD risk, yet about 50% of those who have a heart attack have average (or ‘normal risk’) LDL levels, indicating that there’s a key component of CVD risk that is usually being overlooked. One [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Recipe Makeover: Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto
With so many resources available online and in bookstores, it’s easier than ever to create healthy and quick meals. But every now and then, even a healthy recipe can be tweaked a little to make it even better. Cooking Light‘s Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto is excellent as an appetizer or as part of an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Almonds Are In!
Delicious and nutritious, almonds are a great addition to the diet. The FDA states that “Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.” Eating a small [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Research Opportunity: Cardiovascular Disease
Diablo Clinical Research is conducting a research study investigating the use of a medication to reduce your risk of future cardiovascular events (such as heart attack and stroke). You may qualify to participate if you have had at least one heart attack. Study participants may continue their current medication throughout the study. All study-related care [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bake & Broil for Heart Health
We all know fish is healthy and can recite the American Heart Association‘s (AHA) recommendations – eat at least 2 meals starring fatty fish per week for optimum heart health. But did you know that your preparation method directly affects the health benefits and nutritional properties of the fish? Obviously, deep-frying Flounder isn’t going to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
Did you know that reducing your blood pressure to a normal range (120/80) can decrease your risk of a heart attack by up to 40%? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Nearly 68 million people have high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, in the U.S. Hypertension increases the risk for [...]
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