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More HDL Questions
The story of “good” cholesterol is more complicated than originally thought
May 24, 2013Author: Bonnie Liebman in: Heart and Disease
The HDL (“good”) cholesterol story isn’t as simple as researchers had thought. Numerous studies have found a higher risk of heart disease in people with low HDL levels (under 40 in men or under 50 in women). However, in 2011, … [Read More]
Salmon Cakes
Use fresh or canned salmon to make this easy and delicious dish
May 23, 2013Author: Kate Sherwood in: Healthy Recipes
The recipe for the dill-yogurt sauce in the picture is included at the bottom. Total time to prepare: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. skinless salmon filet (or 1 14.75 oz. can no-salt-added salmon, drained) ½ cup diced red onion … [Read More]
Bye Bye GERDie?
Losing weight may help get rid of acid reflux
May 22, 2013Author: Bonnie Liebman in: Diet and Weight Loss
Being overweight raises the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD. Losing weight can make acid reflux disappear. Researchers assigned 332 overweight or obese adults—a third of them had GERD—to a weight-loss program that included advice to cut … [Read More]
Food Poisoning from Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
What may help
May 21, 2013Author: David Schardt in: Food Safety
How can you lower your odds of getting food poisoning from resistant bacteria? It may help to buy meat or poultry that comes from animals that were never given antibiotics. According to a 2012 Stanford University meta-analysis, conventionally produced chicken … [Read More]
So Cheesy
Chili’s Southwestern Chicken Pizza is hardly “perfect-sized”
May 20, 2013Author: Jayne Hurley in: What Not to Eat
“BIG BOLD FLAVOR,” says Chili’s Web site. “House-Baked Crust. Freshly Made 9-inch Pizza. Perfectly Sized Just For You.” Each of Chili’s four new “freshly made” pizzas may look “perfectly sized” to some people. But only if they’re in the market … [Read More]
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