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Delicious Autumn Dessert

…is here, Dr. Sinatra and I love to curl up with a mug of hot tea and the occasional sweet treat. And one of our favorites combines quercetin-rich apples and blood sugar-lowering cinnamon with a surprising fiber source: pinto beans. Enjoy! Spice Cake (Makes 16 servings) * ¼ cup light olive oil * ½…

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6 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol with Apples

Apples are not only a healthy, delicious food they’re loaded with phytonutrients and fiber, which have been shown in studies to help lower blood cholesterol. Just make sure the ones you choose are organic. Here are several of my favorite ways to enjoy them… 1. Cinnamon Apples: Slice up an apple,…

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Treat Alzheimer's Disease with Apples

…documented that apple juice-drinking mice produced less beta-amyloid after one month. After controlling for other variables, it was inferred that the antioxidant properties in the apples and their juice was responsible for the improvements. Investigators suggested that at least two apples a day, or two…

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Apples on My Mind

…for Sir Isaac Newton. Supposedly, the early Norse believed the golden apple was food for the gods, and a main dish for eternal life. But is it possible that it ye old apple may truly have been the world’s first health food? Apples are rich in dihydroxyflavone, a flavonoid found in many vegetables as…

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Apples and Pears Can Reduce Stroke Risk by 50%!

…when it comes to strawberries, peaches, and apples which are the most heavily sprayed fruits. Now it’s your turn: What are your favorite varieties of apples and pears? You May Also Be Interested In: * Treat Alzheimer’s Disease with Apples * Easy Apple Recipes

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Boost Your Cholesterol Lowering Diet with Apples

…fall foods—apples! While we know apples have numerous health boosting qualities; remember the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Did you know apples are actually one of the best foods you can add to a cholesterol lowering diet? In fact, apples are a cholesterol lowering diet—super…

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Easy Apple Recipes

There are lots of easy, delicious ways to get the health benefits of apples. The first is, naturally, to just eat one! If you don’t mind a bit of prep work, you can also make a fantastic baked apple. Simply core an apple, then cut in half from top to bottom. Place sliced almonds and a touch of honey…

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5 Heart-Healthy Snacks You Can Enjoy--Guilt-Free!

…. The nutty butter mixed with the sweetness of the apple satisfies your hunger and your taste buds. Now it’s your turn: What’s your favorite heart-healthy snack? You May Also Be Interested In: * Boost Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet with Apples * Go Nuts!

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Cardiovascular Nutrition for Kids

…recipe for those of you with kids in your life, but not necessarily in your home. They can make these with you, then take them home and to school. Apple-Cinnamon Bran Muffins (Makes 12 muffins) In this delicious variation on the usual bran muffin, you still get all the fiber and a hint of sweetness,…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition: Winning Waldorf Salmon Salad

…tsp. dried thyme ½ tsp. salt 1 stalk celery, diced 1 large apple, chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped For dressing, blend mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, pepper, thyme, and salt in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, combine salmon, celery, apples, and walnuts. Stir dressing into salad and serve. Nutritional…

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Sugar, Not Cholesterol, is the Real Villain in Heart Disease

…foods containing this sweetener. * Use natural sweeteners. If you must sweeten foods, add a little fruit juice or try some shredded raw or dried apples, coconut, raisins, or dates. Use spices such as cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg. Or experiment with stevia, an herbal supplement that is now available…

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5 Ways to Help Prevent a Cardiac Event

…walls, improve heart rate variability, lower blood pressure, and slows your heart rate. 3. Start juicing. Juicing fruits and vegetables like carrots, apples, kale and spinach gives you numerous protective nutrients—including antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes. All of these elements help to protect your…

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The Not So Sweet Truth About Sugar

…need to sweeten any foods, add a little juice from oranges, grapes, pears, peaches, or other fruits. You can also use some shredded raw or dried apples, coconuts, raisins, or dates. 5. Eat Several Small Meals: Start with breakfast, and include some protein at each sitting to keep you feeling satisfied…

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Why I Love Onions

…heart-protective qualities from the flavonoid quercetin. One Dutch study showed that elderly men who regularly ate quercetin-rich foods (like onions, apples, and green tea) had reduced risks of sudden cardiac death. The more quercetin in the diet, the lower the risk of sudden cardiac death became. I also…

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Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with Folic Acid

…you had your homocysteine levels tested? You May Also Be Interested In: * Vascular Dementia Can Happen to Anyone * Treat Alzheimer’s Disease with Apples

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What to Eat, and What to Avoid, to Minimize Age Spots

…legumes, fish, vegetables, and dried fruits appears to be protective against sun damage. Foods associated with the least amount of photo-aging are apples, asparagus, celery, cherries, eggplant, eggs, fish, garlic, grapes, melon, lima beans, legumes, olives onions, pears, prunes, and spinach. In contrast…

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Vascular Dementia Can Happen to Anyone

…, homocysteine, fibrinogen, and Lp(a). How about you? Do you know someone with VaD or Alzheimer’s Disease? You May Also Be Interested In: * How Apples Help the Brain * The Heart-Brain Connection

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Foods that Help to Knock Out Disease and Slow Down Aging

…Cinnamon * Herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and dill * Green, black, and white tea * Berries * Deep red or bright green apples * Watercress, broccoli, arugula, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, and kale * Red-black Bing cherries * Lentils and dark red kidney beans * Golden…

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The Surprising Truth About Organic Foods

…organic, inside-out, not including added water and salt. But you don’t have to choose organic every time. While there are several foods like peaches, apples, strawberries, and butter where organic is a must—with other foods like kiwis and avocados, organic doesn’t matter. That’s because pesticides…

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The Surprising Truth About Fruits and Veggies

…doesn’t allow for you to buy all organic produce, prioritize. The highest concentrations of pesticides can be found in berries, peaches, grapes, apples, pears, spinach, and green beans. So with those foods, I encourage you to opt for organic.

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Healthy Heart Nutrition with Dark Chocolate

…California demonstrated that the polyphenol activity of dark chocolate is similar to a class of antioxidants found in red wine, black and green tea, apples, and onions. Remember, onions contain quercetin, a potent polyphenol that helps prevent the oxidation of LDL. But recent research has determined that…

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Ghosts, Goblins, and Diabetes?

…need to sweeten any foods, add a little juice from oranges, grapes, pears, peaches, or other fruits. You can also use some shredded raw or dried apples, coconuts, raisins, or dates. Try sprinkling on cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg. You also may want to experiment with stevia, an herbal supplement that…

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Could Alzheimer's Begin in Your Mid-40s?

…Have you incorporated any of these brain-boosting nutrients into your routine? You May Also Be Interested In: * Treat Alzheimer’s Disease with Apples * Statins and Memory Loss

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Give Your Memorial Day Cookout a Heart-Healthy Makeover

…calories and 10 grams of fat * ½ cup serving of coleslaw: 120 calories and 12 grams of fat * ½ cup serving of baked beans: 130 calories * 1 slice apple pie: 300 calories and 12 grams of fat When all is said and done, you’re looking at meal with a whopping 1,045 calories and 49 grams of fat! But with…

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