This report summarizes a re-investigation into results of a study completed between 1966 through 1973. While a reduction in cholesterol was achieved by substituting saturated fats with omega-6 oils, the risk of death was 17% higher! Several implications can be derived from this: that cholesterol may not be the best […]
Heart Health
Mediterranean Diet vs. Low-Fat Diet
Bottom line: the risk of death from a low fat diet was higher than a diet rich in nuts or olive oil. The results were so overwhelming, the researchers felt it was unethical to continue due to the risks to the low fat diet group. What this means: include healthy […]
Healthy GI “Bugs” to Lower Cholesterol
New research is suggesting that, in addition to other benefits such as improved digestion and nutrition, appropriate GI flora may help reduce cholesterol as much as 9%!! Including healthy fermented foods can help support healthy GI flora: plain yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, etc. If you choose to supplement, be careful: […]
Dried Apples Improve Heart Health
Research has shown that eating dried apples reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Consuming nuts has also shown this trend. Bottom line: include healthy fruits, nuts and veggies in your diet! 🙂
Vitamin D–For Your Health!
This is a wonderful slideshow of recent findings on the importance of Vit. D. Current blood level goal is 60. Sadly, insurance companies are starting to refuse coverage of Vitamin D testing despite the overwhelming research that indicates its importance.
Gut Health is Linked to Heart Health
This is an interesting article summarizing findings that the health state of our gut is linked to our heart health risks. So, include healthy fermented foods in your diet–kefir, kombucha, kimchi, yogurts, etc. 🙂
So What Is True About Saturated Fats??
I get a lot of questions regarding the controversy over healthy fats in our diets. This is a great 3-part article by Sally Fallon (“Nourishing Traditions”) and Mary Enig, PhD. Please read!
Berries for Women’s Heart Health
Love that delicious blueberries and strawberries are also good for our hearts!! Read this from the AANP: AANP (naturopathic.org) – Strawberries, Blueberries Cut Heart Attack Risk In Women – (Wednesday, January 16, 2013) –Researchers have found that eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk […]
High-dose Aspirin Therapy–No Need
This article confirms previous results: that high dose aspirin therapy provides NO additional anti-ischemic benefit BUT increases health complications. If you’ve been prescribed high-dose aspirin therapy for your heart, please talk with your healthcare provider about reducing the dosing to 81 mg daily.
Diet Impacts Heart Health, Too
Again–eat more veggies, for your heart, too! Healthy diets reduce risk of repeat heart attacks per recent research. Click here.
