Book Review: The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet Author: Nina Teicholz 496, Simon & Schuster, $27.99 Does fat make you fat? Investigative journalist Nina Teicholz seeks to answer this question in her ...
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Controlling Cholesterol with Peas, Beans and Lentils
As we age, one of the major barometer’s of a person’s health is their level of LDL cholesterol. Known as the “bad” type of cholesterol, high LDL readings are generally associated with an increased risk of heart disease, heart attack ...
Read More »Eating Out – Is That Healthy Choice Really Healthy?
Despite the poor economy, people are still going out to eat at restaurants and buying fast food meals. Sure – who doesn’t like to go out to eat at a restaurant now and then? And with people’s busy lives, it’s ...
Read More »Cholesterol and Eggs: What Is Best for Your Diet?
If you are like many Americans, you have probably heard a lot about cholesterol and eggs during your lifetime. Often times, the messages regarding the health effects of eggs might seem confusing and contradictory, leading to much frustration on the ...
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