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Medical and nutrition experts agree that lifestyle changes, including heart-smart eating, is the place to start if you want to lower your blood cholesterol levels. The Montana Cardiovascular Health Program provides the following tips for a heart-smart diet. How do I eat heart-smart? Choose nutrient-rich food first. Whole, minimally processed foods with lots of nutrition packed into them are great choices. Enjoy lower-fat or fat-free foods when possible. Naturally lean proteins, like skinless...
During the next few months I will be including information on cholesterol and health developed by the Montana Cardiovascular Health Program. If you have high blood cholesterol levels, it is important to lower them to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and having a heart attack or stroke. They represent the first and fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is good to know your cholesterol numbers since high blood cholesterol does not usually cause any symptoms....
Especially important for seniors -Immune systems and other organs become a bit sluggish with age. Stomach and intestinal tracts may hold food longer, the sense of taste and smell may be altered and the liver and kidneys may not easily get rid of toxins. -Today’s food comes from all over the world and nearly 50% of our food dollar buys food that others prepare. Leftovers: Cooling, Storing and Reheating -Always refrigerate perishable foods within two hours. Do not cover hot food tightly. Leave lid...
October is National Apple Month and even though Montana is not an apple producing state I know I am enjoying the apples off of my backyard tree and the new apple crop in the grocery stores. About 2,500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the United States. The top 10 apple varieties are: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith, Rome, McIntosh, York, Idared and Jonathan. In 2008, the average U.S. consumer ate an estimated 49.8 pounds of fresh and processed apples. The old...
If you catch yourself saying, “It’s just too expensive to eat healthy”. I encourage you to read further. Granted we have noticed an increase in food prices, but there are still good values out there. Often times we get used to the prices of food we eat on a weekly basis and don’t really stop to figure what those foods are really costing and if they are providing any nutritional support to our diet. The American Heart Association has a list of 18 healthy foods that are under a dollar. You wil...
