by Brenda Watson | May 6, 2011 | General
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement this week on triglycerides and cardiovascular disease. In the statement, certain lifestyle factors—diet and exercise—were considered with regard to their effects on lowering triglycerides. Almost...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 25, 2011 | General
It is well-known that fish is a healthy food. Even the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fish every week for heart health. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of the differences in omega-3 levels in fish. For example, a woman who eats...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 11, 2011 | General
The recommended prescription medication for high cholesterol is usually statin drugs. These drugs are widely prescribed for people with high total cholesterol, and particularly those with high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Recently, it was recommended that people with...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 22, 2010 | General
Seen the headlines lately about Omega-3s? How they’re good for your heart, your immune system, and even for helping with healthy bowel function? I say it’s about time these healthy fats are getting the recognition they deserve, especially a few you may have already...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 18, 2010 | General
Okay folks, the strikes against caloric sweeteners (like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup) are mounting, and by now there are way more than three…so I say, “You’re out!” It’s long been known that eating too many refined carbs—which includes sugars as well as...