Hospital staffers discuss, demonstrate healthy foods - Port Huron Times Herald

Hospital staffers discuss, demonstrate healthy foods Port Huron Times Herald They also listened to a dietitian speak about eating a healthy diet to maintain weight and cholesterol. / Mark R. Rummel/Times Herald By JULIANNE MATTERA Chef Dave Straney demonstrates his healthy chicken Caesar salad recipe Wednesday at Port Huron ... and more »

Mayo Clinic's Heart Health Tips - Chicago Tonight | WTTW

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Mayo Clinic's Heart Health Tips Chicago Tonight | WTTW Fish: Think salmon, tuna or herring. Baked or broiled, not fried. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Olive oil: Try it on bread or as cooking oil. and more »

Simple tweaks make soul food more heart healthy - Chicago Daily Herald

Simple tweaks make soul food more heart healthy Chicago Daily Herald Many staples of common soul food include healthy vegetables such as dark leafy greens, sweet potatoes and cholesterol lowering black-eyed peas. Problems arise, however, when those ingredients get cooked with ham hocks, fat back, bacon, salt, ... and more »

February 8: Author - David Grotto - WGNtv.com

February 8: Author - David Grotto WGNtv.com Plant sterols are found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and cooking oils, and research shows they can help lower cholesterol. In addition to eating lots of fruits and veggies, opt for corn oil as your cooking oil.

Trans-fat blood levels plummet after FDA food-labeling regulation - Washington Post

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Trans-fat blood levels plummet after FDA food-labeling regulation Washington Post “This reduction is substantial progress that should lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in people.” The study, in the Journal of the American Medical Association, also found a decrease in LDL (the “bad cholesterol”) and an increase in HDL (“good ... FDA labeling requirement reduced trans-fats by 58%eMaxHealth Big drop in Americans' blood levels of trans fatsWBRC Americans' trans fat levels decline over past decadeUSA TODAY Medical News Today all 139 news articles »