Guidelines for Decreasing Fat Consumption August 19, 2015 Most Americans consume about 37% of their calories from fat. Evidence indicates that diets high in fat (both saturated fat and unsaturated fat) increa... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Ways to Reduce Fat During Meal Preparation August 19, 2015 Trimming: Remove skin/fat from poultry, trim fat from meat Tenderizing: helps retain the juiciness of the meat, poultry, or fish ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
A Guide to Healthier Grocery Shopping August 19, 2015 When you know where the healthier choices are located in the grocery store, you will have an easier time making selections while steering your cart th... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Diabetes Mellitus , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Instead of Fat Try… Traditional Spice Partners August 19, 2015 Here are some spices that form excellent partnerships with specific foods. Choose one or more of the following spices to go with the suggested foods: ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Herbs and Herbal Supplements , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You August 08, 2015 The right type of carbohydrates can boost your health! What’s the difference between a sandwich made on white bread and one made with 100% wh... Posted In: Diabetes Mellitus , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management , Diet and Disease
Fiber in Your Diet August 08, 2015 Dietary fiber is the material from plant cells that is non-digestible or only partially digestible in humans. There are two types of fiber: soluble an... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Diet and Nutrients , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Facts and Tips about Dietary Fats and Cholesterol August 08, 2015 For years, low-fat diets have been hailed as the centerpiece of a heart-healthy lifestyle. For one thing, fats are very calorie dense. Fat provides 9 ... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Grocery Shopping for Your Health “Making Sense of Food Labels” August 08, 2015 Since 1994, virtually all packaged products have been using the improved label format. Current food labels show nutrients in context, standardized ser... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning, Weight Management
Eggs and Your Heart August 08, 2015 Dietary cholesterol in animal food raises blood cholesterol levels in only about 1/3 of people. As shown in some egg studies, dietary cholesterol caus... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning
High Cholesterol: Stocking a Heart-Healthy Kitchen August 08, 2015 Heart-healthy foods are essential to a heart-healthy diet. If you want to eat a heart-healthy diet but are not sure what foods you should buy, chec... Posted In: Cholesterol Management , Meal and Menu Planning