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Six Ways to Control High Blood Pressure, Naturally

…sugar, partially hydrogenated oils, starchy vegetables like corn and peas, processed fruit juices, organ meats, cashews (because they’re high in saturated fat), full-fat dairy products, and omega-6 oils (such as corn, safflower, and sunflower). 4. Eat More Garlic: An Australian review of 11 studies in…

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Mediterranean Eating for a Healthy Heart

…the palm of your hand, or one-quarter of a full-sized dinner plate. I emphasize that the protein be lean because you'll get a whopping dose of saturated fat if your meats are marbled. I know that some of you are skptical of healthy heart nutrition plans, so let me tell you something else about the PAMM…

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Heart Myth Debunked: Saturated Fat Isn’t the Enemy

…that can clog your arteries to large “fluffy” harmless LDL particles. Plus, a recent study at Harvard University concluded that, “greater saturated fat intake is associated with less progression of atherosclerosis.” In fact, the balance of inflammatory omega-6s versus heart-healthy omega-3s in…

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Why Coconuts Do a Heart Good

…conk people on the heads in Marx Brothers movies—can do your heart good—and a lot more. Many people shun coconut oil because it’s high in saturated fat, which is true. But coconut oil is also the least vulnerable oil to oxidative stress and free radical formation—in fact it’s probably the safest…

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Could Popcorn Replace Fruits and Vegetables?

…reputation—and with good reason. A medium size bucket of popcorn at a movie theatre concession stand can pack upwards of 1,600 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat! But a new study sheds light on the healthier side of this popular treat. Researchers from the University of Scranton just revealed their findings…

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Debunking the Advertising Myths—Which Form of CoQ10 Is Best?

…increased their CoQ10 intake. It was that noticeable! Now it’s your turn: Do you take CoQ10? You May Also Be Interested In: * Heart Myth Debunked: Saturated Fat Isn’t the Enemy * A Powerful Metabolism-Booster from Green Tea

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There's Really Nothing "Sweet" About Sugar!

…the inflammatory mayhem that eventually leads to heart attack and stroke. That's why this repeated sugar-insulin reaction is more damaging than saturated fat, trans fats, radiation, microbes, or pharmaceutical drugs. The answer? Cut the sugar! For more information on cardiovascular nutrition, visit www…

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Is Taking a MacStatin a "Holistic" Approach?

…a statin—even when prescribed on a regular basis—as smart medicine for heart disease prevention. The saturated fat issue is a relic of dark-age medicine when they thought that saturated fat produced cholesterol. It doesn’t and it’s been proven that it doesn’t. It’s excess sugar that causes…

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5 Common Heart-Health Mistakes

…your blood pressure numbers and reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. * Saturated fat is something to be feared. Patients often avoid foods containing saturated fats, such as meat, eggs, nuts, and butter, fearing that saturated fat turns into cholesterol in the body, which then promotes heart disease.…

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10 Heart-Healthy Foods To Put on Your Grocery List

…and is instrumental in both lung and heart health. Popeye was right on! 8. Free-range buffalo—An outstanding source of protein with minimal saturated fat. Grass-fed buffalo also contains omega-3 fatty acids. 9. Wild Alaskan salmon—Rich in omega-3s and the vital carotenoid astaxanthin that helps…

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A New Study Shows L-Carnitine is Heart-Protective

…-carnitine and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Nearly every news report featured photos of red meat with headlines proclaiming the saturated fat in red meat is innocent—and the L-carnitine in red meat is causing heart attacks. The study said the culprit is trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)…

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