The “Bad Guy” The first thing I’m going to say about this guy is that he’s nasty.  He is just not a pleasant fat.  He’s got nothing good about him, at all.  The only time you want to eat trans fat is…well, never. Trans fats are man-made.  Think Crisco.  They’re greasy, thick, and are solid [...]

Cut Back Your chances of remaining healthy can be amped up simply by reducing your intake of saturated.  It has been proven that diets high in saturated fats are directly linked to a higher risk of heart disease.  Studies have also shown that saturated fat has the largest potential to increase unhealthy cholesterol.  Take a [...]

Not All Fat is Bad! One of the “good fats” is polyunsaturated fat.  This fat can be used a more health-conscious substitute for saturated fats.  It’s suggested that up to 10% of your caloric intake consists of polyunsaturated fats.  Research shows that a diet including moderation of polyunsaturated fats actually proves to be lower in LDL [...]

The Not-So-Bad-For-You Fat The “best” fat out there is monounsaturated fat.  While it is still a fat and shouldn’t be overdone, it’s the only fatty acid that has proven to reduce LDL cholesterol without hurting a good HDL level.  Of the fats, this one is most important to your diet and should be the largest [...]

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 [...]

  Thinking Ahead With vacation season swiftly approaching, one thing a lot of people worry about is their diets.  For one reason or another, healthy eating is a big deal before people head out.  Once the vacation starts, though, it often gets pushed to the side.  Heart-healthy dining doesn’t have to be difficult when you’re getting [...]

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 [...]

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…

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 [...]

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…