Diet for Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome)

Thursday, 05. 7. 2009  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Syndrome X, Weight Management

An Unknown Disease Syndrome X, now known as metabolic syndrome, is a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol and insulin resistence.  Over 27 million Americans are believed to have metabolic syndrome.  This syndrome can contribute to many diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.  The best prevention and treatment of Syndrome X seems to [...]

What is the Mediterranean Diet?

Thursday, 05. 7. 2009  –  Category: Exercise, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Weight Management

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes the following: An abundance of food from plant sources. These include vegetables, fruits, breads, potatoes, cereals and grains, nuts, beans and seeds. Whole grain instead of enriched sources of breads and cereals are preferred.  These benefits are definitely worth it. Minimally processed foods and whenever possible, seasonally fresh produce. Purchasing seasonally [...]

What Are Some Good Foods to Eat for Healthy Cholesterol Levels?

Thursday, 05. 7. 2009  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Cholesterol Foods, Diets for Cholesterol, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Weight Management

Healthy Tips High fiber vegetable source foods are best for a cholesterol lowering diet.  This includes beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.  In addition to fiber, all of these have natural phytochemicals (plant chemicals) which are beneficial to your heart health and your overall well-being. Protein Sources Use beans and whole grain recipes [...]

How Do I increase My HDL?

Thursday, 05. 7. 2009  –  Category: Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Cholesterol Medication, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Research, Weight Management

The “Good” Cholesterol A good level of HDL cholesterol is vital to heart health.  The idea is that HDL cholesterol is cholesterol that is being moved to the liver, where it will be processed.  After the liver, the cholesterol leaves the body.  HDL levels reflect how well your body is processing cholesterol.  When your LDL [...]

Why is My Doctor So Set on Using Medications to Lower My Cholesterol?

Thursday, 05. 7. 2009  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Cholesterol Medication, Diets for Cholesterol, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Weight Management

Addressing the Issue I will not pretend I know the answer to this question, but I can give some of my opinions on the matter. Doctors for years have been telling us to eat right and exercise.  For most of those years we have taken a very American stance and asked them kindly to mind [...]

A highly processed America

Friday, 01. 30. 2009  –  Category: Diets for Cholesterol, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Nutrition, Research

Speed, At What Cost? Convenience.  Here in America, we are familiar with the word.  I don’t think we give it much thought, though.  We always want things to be faster, easier, and right where we want them when we want them…but at what cost?  If things become too diluted because of convenience, is it really [...]

Introduction to Cholesterol

Wednesday, 12. 3. 2008  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Cholesterol Medication, Coronary Heart Disease, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Research, Weight Management

Many people are aware that heart disease is the number one killer in America, but many do not realize that according to the World Health Organization at least 80% of premature deaths from cardiovascular heart disease and stroke could be prevented through a healthy diet, regular physical activity and avoiding the use of tobacco…

Physical Activity Can Actually Impact Cholesterol/Health

Wednesday, 12. 3. 2008  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Nutrition, Triglycerides, Weight Management

Getting Active I was thinking about exercise today. Whenever I talk to customers about exercise, they get a little hesitant. Once I explain how exercise and being a gym-rat don’t go hand in hand, there’s a sigh of relief. Heart-healthy exercise can actually be quite fun and can fit into most people’s schedules.  Even small amounts [...]

Why a “Change of Heart” Is Needed

Thursday, 11. 20. 2008  –  Category: Exercise, Heart Health, Nutrition, Research, Weight Management

Somehow in our society it has become more accepted to cut someones chest open, pull out their heart, and replace some of the pieces than to make simple dietary changes. The quick fix once we have a problem is more acceptable than facing inconveniences in the here and now…

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