High cholesterol is a stepping stone to serious health problems, ranging from heart disease to strokes.
After statins, a healthy diet is the most popular way to slash your cholesterol levels.
Luckily, Stewart Mcginn, Managing Director at Baycroft Care Homes, shared six heart-healthy foods that could do this with gusto.
1. Oily fish
From tuna to mackerel and salmon to swordfish, oily fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help keep cholesterol levels in check.
McGinn said: “These are essential fats that help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels by lowering your triglyceride levels (the main component of body…
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15 Healthy Foods to Buy at 7/11, According to a Dietitian
When you’re on the road and hunger strikes, you may have no choice but to head to the nearest convenience store. The good news is that convenience store food can be healthy, despite its bad rap.
7/11, in particular, has expanded to include a variety of better-for-you options like fresh fruits, salads, sandwiches, and more. Planning ahead and knowing what to look for can prevent you from reaching for less nutritious options on your next visit.
As a dietitian, here are my approved picks from 7/11 to help you make healthier choices when you’re on the go.
7/11 offers two…
9 Healthy Foods To Eat Every Day
What you eat every day can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health. So often, people tend to think of what they should be avoiding for their health or waistlines, but a more productive way to approach food is to think of what they should be adding to their diet on a daily basis. The running theme throughout the list of healthy foods to add to eat every day is that all of these foods are plants or from plant sources.
Plants are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber, and the variety of plant…
Healthy food increasingly out of reach for the Island’s poorest
Report highlights high cost of housing and food; lower-income people are forced to make difficult choices
Healthy food is becoming increasingly out of reach for low-income families on Vancouver Island, a new report says.
Grocery costs for a family of four on a nutritious diet costs $1,366 on average per month in the Island Health region, a BC Center for Disease Control report says.
Those in the North Island health region, which includes the Sunshine Coast, were found to pay $1,370 on average, while families in Central Vancouver Island and South Vancouver Island paid an average of $1,343 and $1,386…
8 Foods That Can Make You Dehydrated and Feel Extra Thirsty
No wonder you’re so parched after that ham sandwich!
When you think of hydration, your mind might immediately go to what kinds of beverages you are (and aren’t) drinking. But did you know that the foods you eat can also have a major impact on your hydration status? While some foods contribute to our overall hydration, adding water themselves and/or electrolytes (which help the body regulate and circulate water), others can actually have a dehydrating effect, requiring us to play catch-up to make up for those losses. But what makes food dehydrating, and what are some of the top culprits…
Michelle Obama launches company to promote healthy food for kids
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and higher nutrient content.
The former first lady’s work with PLEZi Nutrition is an extension of her efforts to improve child nutrition while she was in the White House.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside,” she said during a keynote address in New York at a conference…
Grilling tips for tasty summer meals
Use a thermometer to check that the meat is done when grilling. Foodsafety.gov provides a list of minimum internal cooking temperatures for a wide variety of foods.
The days are getting warmer and after being cooped up for so long, I am excited to get outside and enjoy delicious food on the grill. A co-worker shared some of the following tips for using the grill that I thought you might find helpful.
more: Get outside: It can benefit both mind and body
Grilling is a healthy cooking option and isn’t just for meats. Grilled veggies can become a family favorite…
The 10 best diets for heart health are ranked
In the confusing world of diet advice, how refreshing would it be if there were a study to end all studies? One that delivers the final word on what’s actually good for us. Well, in the name of clarity, the American Heart Association (AHA) has published a fool-proof assessment of the 10 most popular diet plans. In the first study of its kind, diets are ranked by how well they improve heart health.
“People are rightly confused about what and how to eat,” says nutritionist TC Callis, author of The Building Blocks of Life: A Nutrition Foundation for Healthcare Professionals…