Lyon Diet Heart Study

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Nutrition, Research

The Approach
An American Heart Association Science Advisory summary of the Lyon Diet Heart Study starts with these words, “Diet is a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment efforts.”   The Lyon diet that was the focus of this studied emphasized foods that are considered to be part of the Mediteranean Diet.
The Components
The experimental diet [...]

The TLC Diet

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Medication, Diets for Cholesterol, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Weight Management

Get Some TLC
To help people on the road to lower cholesterol naturally the goverment has created the TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) diet.  This diet is designed to help the typical American drop their cholesterol naturally.  The government suggests that doctors first recommend the TLC diet, for those who do not have heart disease, to help their [...]

Diet for Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome)

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  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 be diet and [...]

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

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  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 for dinner to [...]

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

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  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 their own [...]

What Do My Cholesterol Numbers Mean?

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Coronary Heart Disease, HDL - High Density Lipoproteins, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Triglycerides

So you came back from the doctors office with a page full of numbers and you are trying to make some sense of them.  I am going to try to give a simple breakdown of the main components of the number on a cholesterol blood test.  Hopefully, by the end of this post you’re a [...]

How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Heart Disease?

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Atherosclerosis, Blood Glucose, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Nutrition, Weight Management

Sugar and Insulin
When we eat sugar it is absorbed into the body and makes its way to the bloodstream. The bloodstream then carries the sugar to the cells of the body. When a large amount of sugar is in the bloodstream, the body releases a large amount of insulin. This insulin drives [...]

So, You Just Found Out You Have High LDL Cholesterol

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Atherosclerosis, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Cholesterol Medication, Coronary Heart Disease, Diets for Cholesterol, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Nutrition, Oat Beta-Glucan, Soluble Fiber, Weight Management

Understand the Importance of LDL Cholesterol
If you know someone who has suffered a heart attack or stroke, then the words “You have high LDL cholesterol” from your doctor may have some meaning to you. For the rest of us, the words “high cholesterol” may not conjure up many thoughts or images. Even if you know [...]

ATP III Cholesterol Goals and Risk Factors

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Atherosclerosis, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, HDL - High Density Lipoproteins, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Research, Triglycerides

These are the levels that are set by the ATP III. They are based on the risk for heart disease found in various studies. Understanding these gives you a notable upper-hand in the fight against high cholesterol and heart disease.

(In mg/dL)

LDL Cholesterol
 HDL Cholesterol    
Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides

<100 Optimal
< 40 Low
< 200 Desirable
< 150 [...]

Introduction to Cholesterol

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  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…

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