World Heart Day is celebrated all around the nation on September 29th! World Heart Day, created by the World Heart Federation, is one of the biggest platforms to raise awareness of Cardiovascular Disease. Heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death. Every year about 17.3 million people die from heart disease and…
Lifting the Ban On Fats
Every year health professionals are bombarded with new information from studies published all over the world. Just when we think that there’s substantial evidence to support one health claim, new studies come along to disprove it. Certainty in the health world is elusive; especially when it comes to food. This year the Dietary Guidelines Advisory…
A Shift in Thinking about Dietary Cholesterol
For quite some time, people have sworn by choosing egg whites over whole eggs to avoid eating too much cholesterol, and for seemingly good reason. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, which is why the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has always recommended that people eat no more…
FDA Pulls the Plug on Trans Fats
Back in 2006, the Food and Drug Administration passed a law stating that all food manufacturers were required to list trans fats on food labels. However, as of last Thursday, the FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oil is no longer “generally recognized as safe” for use in food! This major announcement paves the way for…
Heart-Healthy Cooking Tips
Since February is American Heart Month, I thought I’d share with you some heart-healthy cooking tips. To lower risk of heart disease or to manage existing disease, try these tips: Limit Fat, Especially Saturated and Trans Fat Select lean cuts of beef and pork, especially cuts with “loin” or “round” in their name. Remove all…
Celebrate National Cholesterol Education Month by Getting Your Levels Checked
September is National Cholesterol Education Month! Make sure to get your cholesterol levels checked this month! Your body needs cholesterol to work properly. However, having more cholesterol than necessary in your blood can cause clogged arteries which can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other serious heart disease. It is important to be aware…
Tips for Lowering Cholesterol
Getting your cholesterol levels checked on a consistent basis is the key to living a healthy life. According to the American Heart Association, those who have cholesterol levels higher than 240 mg/dl are at double the risk of having a heart attack as opposed to those who have cholesterol levels <200 mg/dl. Include “good” fats…
