Researchers looked at over 50,000 people taking part in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health study (Vitamin K Intake and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the Danish Diet Cancer and Health Study | Journal of the American Heart Association (ahajournals.org) over a 23 year period and found that those with higher intakes of vitamin K had … Read More
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In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found that eating one cup of blueberries each day could reduce the risk of heart disease by 15%. Often people with heart disease also have metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects a third of adults with high blood pressure, excess belly fat, and … Read More
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For years we have been advised to avoid saturated fats because they increase the risk for heart disease. Saturated fats are known for raising LDL cholesterol. But, as with all health messages, it isn’t that simple – not all saturated fats are created equal. Some saturated fats are worse than others for raising LDL cholesterol. … Read More
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A healthy lifestyle trumps genes when it comes to lowering your risk of heart disease. Eat moderate amounts of fat. Avoid trans fat. Eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Eat less sugar and refined carbs. For more information about protecting your heart, check out one of our latest books, The Fat and Cholesterol Counter. … Read More
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Everyone believes a little wine is good for the heart. Red wine contains resveratrol, a substance that may help protect the lining of blood vessels by increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing LDL cholesterol which contributes to blood clots. Most of the research done on resveratrol, however, has been done on animals, so the jury is … Read More
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Eat a moderate amount of fat, divided between foods with saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Avoid foods with trans fats. Eating 200 to 400 milligrams of cholesterol a day is a safe range, depending on your individual risks. Eat more whole grains and fiber-rich foods. Eat less food with added sugar. Check out our latest … Read More
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A healthy lifestyle trumps genes when it comes to reducing your risk for heart disease. Initiating 12 healthy lifestyle strategies could reduce your risk for heart disease by up to 50%. Maybe you can’t change everything about the way you live, but if you strive for small changes, over time, the results will add up. … Read More
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