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healthy heart diet

* A study published in November in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) adds to the evidence for almonds' role in helping lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University studied the effect of changing the amount of carbohydrates, protein and unsaturated fat in the diet on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Almonds were eaten as a snack in a high-protein diet and an unsaturated fat diet, but not included in a high-carbohydrate diet. The researchers discovered that the protein and unsaturated fat ... [read more]

heart healthy diet

Typically, I would usually insert a french joke here *cough* Lets raise the white flags *cough*...But this is an interesting article, and pretty truthful. I am in no way an advocate of legislating diet or appetite, but I'll tell 'ya, fast food and Frankenfoods are everywhere, and it has definitely affected our health and fat %'ages. My best friend is 330pnds, and he'll regularly eat 2 big double cheeseburgers, fries, and a shake...Then go BACK for another burger or shake when he is done...I do worry about his health --And both of his parents have diabetes. ... [read more]