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AHA Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations Revised June, 2006

Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006

The 2006 AHA diet and lifestyle recommendations include guidelines for a healthy diet; healthy weight; cholesterol, BP, and fasting blood sugar control; use of supplements; physical activity; and avoidance of tobacco.

Kidney Patients Warned Away From Potassium

Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Many kidney failure patients are increasing their chance of nerve damage in their legs and feet by simply having too much potassium in their diet.

Cocoa Intake Linked to Lower Blood Pressure, Reduced Risk of Death

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Men in the group with the highest cocoa consumption were half as likely as the others to die from cardiovascular disease.

Cocoa Intake Linked to Lower Blood Pressure, Reduced Risk of Death

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Men in the group with the highest cocoa consumption were half as likely as the others to die from cardiovascular disease.

Cocoa Reduces Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted: Tuesday, March 07, 2006

If cocoa retains its flavanols and is proved to have pre-longed health benefits, the ingredient could be used as a method to reduce cardiovascular disease and cance. Flavanols are antioxidant compounds found in unprocessed cocoa, tea, wine and some fruits

Red Grapefruit Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006

Eating a red grapefruit a day could reduce cholesterol by 15 per cent and triglycerides by 17 per cent and protect against heart disease.

The Nuts that May Clobber Cholesterol

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

If you are looking for a way to keep your heart healthy and still satisfy your snacking mood, pistachios and sunflower seeds may be the powerful cholesterol-fighting tool your body needs.

Green Tea: Wonder-Drink?

Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

Studies are adding up and researchers are backing the idea that green tea could protect you from Alzheimer's disease, fight cancer, lower cholesterol, and even help you lose weight. Look for products that have powered green tea leaves or brewed green tea. Also, be aware of green tea extracts or flavorings because they don't provide the same benefits. You can get even more benefits by letting the tea steep a full five minutes before drinking it.

Walnuts Improve Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Walnuts are distinguished from other nuts by virtue of their higher polyunsaturated fat content (and importantly their a-linolenic acid [ALA] content) combined with antioxidants in the form of tocopherol

400 IU/Daily of Vitamin E May Increase Risk of Dying

Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2005

People taking vitamin E supplements of 400 IU or more per day had an increased risk of death.
Because most of the patients in all of the trials were over 60, and a majority had pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, the study’s application to younger, healthy adults may be limited, the Hopkins researchers point out.