Special Health Alerts
Can food high in fat and calories be considered a heart healthy food? If you’re talking about avocado, then the answer is yes.
Avocado’s have long been a cause for question amongst dieters. At first sight, the nutritional information of an avocado may scare a few people off – especially those concerned about heart disease risk and blood sugar. However, it has been shown through numerous studies that avocado is in fact a heart healthy food.
Research has shown that …
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When it comes to eating chicken and turkey, statistics show that the majority of North Americans prefer white meat over dark meat. However, new information has emerged that suggests women might be better off choosing dark.
A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center revealed that the dark meat of chicken, turkey, and some fish is linked to significantly lower risk of coronary heart disease in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American men and …
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