Nutrition & Heart Disease

Heart Disease/High Cholesterol

• Cholesterol Numbers 101 - what do they mean?
• Why do we always focus on Fat?
• The Myth of Cholesterol - Seafood?
• Good and Bad Cholesterol
• Trans Fatty Acids
• How to lower triglycerides?
• Benefits of Garlic in Heart Disease
• Soy
  • Powerful Benefits of Soy
  • Benefits of Soy milk in Heart Disease: cholesterol lowering
    
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
  • Is omega 3 fatty acid good for me? Aren't all fats bad?
  • Can eating Salmon help lower your blood cholesterol?
  • Fish, Fish Oil, Omega 3 fatty acids and Heart Disease
  • Flax seed: Benefits of Flax seed in Heart Disease
• Red Wine - Heart Health Benefits or not?
• Shiitake Mushroom: Lowers cholesterol and combats HIV
• Psyllium Husk for High Cholesterol
• Health Benefits of Tea
• Are some eggs healthier than others?
• A look at Fat Substitutes
• Antioxidants 101 - What and Where?
• Benefits of Vitamin E and Heart Disease?
• TLC Diet for High Blood Cholesterol
• Fats 101 - Good Fats and Bad Fats
• The best Cooking Oils?
• Everyday ways to cut back on FAT!
• Shopping and Eating Tips for Low Fat Eating
• High Blood Pressure Diet - the DASH Diet
• High Cholesterol Info Guide Learn more about cholesterol, what the cholesterol levels mean, how to lower cholesterol with diet and supplements and more.

General Guidelines on Healthy Eating

• Healthy Eating Guidelines
  • Enjoy a variety of Foods
  • Emphasize cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables and fruits
  • Choose lower fat dairy products, leaner meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat
  • Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy Eating
  • Limit
    • Salt
    • Alcohol
    • Caffeine