Posts from April 2011

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Manage Your Weight for a Heart-Healthier Lifestyle

April 29, 2011

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. We can argue about percentage ratios of fats to carbohydrates to protein and the merits of different diets all day long, yet as a nation, we continue to grow larger and larger every year.

You Asked: You made a cashew salad on KWGN. Could you share this recipe with us again?

April 22, 2011

To: Terri in Colorado

Your question: You made a cashew salad on KWGN. Could you share this recipe with us again?

Controlling Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About B Vitamins

April 15, 2011

Controlling cholesterol – especially LDL cholesterol – is crucial to good heart health because it helps you reduce your risk of future heart attacks and stroke. Although maintaining a healthy diet is essential to lowering cholesterol naturally, many people turn to dietary supplements for added benefit. Several of the B vitamins have a positive effect on controlling cholesterol. Here’s what you need to know about the B vitamins for a healthier heart.

B-Vitamin Basics

6 Simple Tips for Eating the Mediterranean Way

April 8, 2011

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is considerably less in Mediterranean countries than in the U.S., and diet is a big reason. The benefits of following a Mediterranean-type diet are impressive: The diet can reduce cardiovascular events by 72% and lower total mortality by 60%. So, learning to eat the Mediterranean way is a heart-healthy choice that makes a lot of sense for a lot of people.

What Eating Mediterranean-Style Means

Curb Your Caffeine Consumption for Better Health

April 1, 2011

Got the java jitters but can’t kick the caffeine habit? You’re not alone – many a doctor has studied the adverse effects of caffeine consumption while holding onto a good cup of coffee! If caffeine has the upper hand in your diet, here’s what you need to know to start controlling your caffeine consumption.

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