Category Archives: Heart Health

Becoming heart attack proof

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta    You can read this article or click on this link to see the interview with President Clinton.  Jane http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/25/becoming-heart-attack-proof/ While working on “The Last Heart Attack,” I had a chance to interview some extraordinary people around the country. Patients struggling with heart disease provided lessons that can sometimes be taught only after being smacked ...

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Whole grain boosts life expectancy of diabetic women: Study

This article  shows why people should eat more fiber.  The study was done on diabetics but, it is not limited to only those with that disease.  Fiber helps to reduce heart disease, the number one killer in America today.  More fiber in the diet helps to reduce  disease by absorbing toxins and cholesterol and moving it out ...

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Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link: Study

Thank you to Caroline, the author of this article,  for showing this important study on refined carbohydrates leading to heart disease.  Jane By Caroline Scott-Thomas, 20-May-2010 Related topics: Trans- and saturated fats, Science & Nutrition, Carbohydrates and fibers (sugar, starches), Fats & oils People who cut saturated fats ...

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Foods with artificial trans fats should be considered adulterated

I found this comment on www.meatprocess.com.  It's very well written and shares my thoughts about trans fats and the food industry. Hope this gives you more information about the dangers in our food supply.  Jane Written by Caroline Scott-Thomas a journalist specializing in the food industry. There is a pile of evidence linking artificial trans fats with ...

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Alternatives for Reducing Serum Cholesterol Levels

By Jane Falke Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America with stroke right behind it in third position. High serum cholesterol levels associate with increased risk of heart disease. Commonly prescribed drugs, have taken the number one spot for reducing cholesterol levels. These drugs may lower cholesterol ...

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