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- Cholesterol – What Is The Difference Between LDL and VLDL? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that’s best for your health, you may be feeling overwhelmed. I’ve already given steps to raise HDL and lower triglycerides, now I’d like to more into VLDL versus LDL. Let’s start at the ...
Views: 2779(1 vote) - Reduce Heart Failure When You Eat Whole Grains - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonYour risk of heart failure is increased by a variety of factors, such as coronary artery disease, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and hypertension. What you eat has a major impact on these risk factors. A new study was recently released in the Journal of the American Dietetic ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Lower Blood Pressure - Chicken Soup For Your Heart - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonI read some interesting research lately that I want to share related to chicken and blood pressure. We know that blood pressure is a significant risk fact for heart disease and stroke. It's estimated that around 1 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure. Being able to control ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Stress, Cortisol, and Your Heart - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonDo you struggle with extra fat around your midsection? Excess abdominal fat is not only visually unappealing to some, but it also increases your heart disease risk. What causes abdominal obesity? There are many different reasons your body likes to store fat in the abdomen. I want to ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonToo much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - How To Raise HDL The Good Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonFinally, you want more of something instead of less! HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also known as the “good” cholesterol. HDL removes cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to the liver. I like to think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner, picking up cholesterol LDL ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut The Fat, Save The Flavor! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonLet's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste. Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Does Green Tea Lower Heart Disease Risk? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonAll right, this green tea article has been hanging over my head for too long. I just couldn't get motivated to wade through all the research to determine if yes, this is an effective way to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, or no, it's just a lot of hype. Well, I sat down and ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Your Checklist To Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHere's a checklist of the top 8 things you must do if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low. ✓ Know your numbers Have you had a lipid profile? Do you understand the numbers? If you are going to successfully lower cholesterol you need to know your ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIt’s very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you’re having blood drawn. Well, let’s clear up the confusion when it comes to your cholesterol labs. The terms “lipid panel”, “lipid profile”, and “lipoprotein ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol with Effortless Exercise - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonYou want to be more physically active, but how do you find the time? And just how much activity do you have to do? In Part 1, we identified ‘time’ as the number one reason most people are not more active. Did you implement any of the tips for getting more activity into your home ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Use The Metabolic Window In Your Quest For Heart Health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonBeing overweight increases your heart disease risk. Increasing your metabolism by building muscle is one way to burn an extra 100 calories each day, promote weight loss, and heart health. Now that you’ve started a strength training routine, you want the best results for your efforts. This ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Boost Your Metabolism For Better Heart Health - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonBeing overweight is linked to a 45% increased risk of developing heart disease. Shedding extra pounds is not easy, but by boosting your metabolism you increase the calories your burn throughout each day. This will lead to the heart healthy weight loss you desire. You've probably heard the ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - A Heart Friendly Starbucks? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonI may have some good news for Starbucks lovers. Normally, the high sugar, high fat, high calorie beverage and menu items offered by Starbucks were reasons to steer clear if you struggle to lower triglycerides, lower cholesterol, or shed extra pounds. Starbucks is typically not the best ...
Views: 603 - Why Eating Breakfast Equals Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonYou've heard it before and you'll hear it again - breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There's just no way around it. I frequently hear "I don't have time for breakfast" and "I'm not hungry in the morning", neither reason negates the importance of eating breakfast every morning. ...
Views: 1179 - Omega 3's - How Much To Lower Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIncreasing the amount of omega-3 fats in our diet and decreasing the amount of omega-6 is beneficial in reducing your risk for heart disease. Most American’s consume a high omega-6 diet, with omega 3 being a common deficiency. Omega 3 deficiencies and the imbalance between omega 3 and omega 6 ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol - How to Use Dietary Fiber to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonDo you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase your fiber! What is it with fiber (also known as roughage)? It seems to play a role in just about all our health problems. Well, as far as blood ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Omega 3's - Top 5 Sources To Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you’ve been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes lower cholesterol. The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Blood Pressure -- 9 Steps To Rein In A Skyrocketing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you live with high blood pressure, you’re familiar with the side effects of anti-hypertensive medications. Fortunately, medications are not the only way to rein in high blood pressure. Lifestyle plays a key role. By altering some choices you make, you can avoid or reduce the need for ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Get A Grip On Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonUnless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids. But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health? I intend to clear up the confusion. Types of Fatty Acids There are numerous types of fatty acids. I ...
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