The minimum daily requirement for Sodium in an adult is 115 mg. In consideration of a wide variation of activity and climate, a safe minimum intake might be set at 500 mg a day. US dietary guidelines call for no more than 2000-2400 mg per day (maximum) Most Americans consume twice that amount. 10% comes […]
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Dairy: Switch to skim milk or soy milk. Avoid ice-cream. Use fat free frozen yogurt in moderation. Cheese – use fat free or veggie cheese Switch non-dairy creamers to skim milk Avoid butter–use light margarine or low fat spreads that do not have trans fats Please read: https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/salt/ https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/eat-right/ https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/saturated-fat/ https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/omega-3-fatty-acids/ https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/eating-strategy/ https://www.preventive-cardiology.com/plant-based-menu/ Vegetables: Eat a variety of
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HOW TO USE THE MENUS: These menus are designed so that you can mix and match the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners, & Snacks to suit you. They are similar in nutrient content & calories. All of these daily menus supply less than 30% of calories from fat, & the fat that is used is mono-unsaturated whenever
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Feeding yourself well is a powerful way to reduce your risks of heart disease and cancer. Adopting these nutrition strategies can improve your cholesterol profile, lower your blood pressure, lower your blood sugars, help you lose weight, and reduce your risk of developing many types of cancer. It is choosing to eat foods in variety
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Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat which have a double bond strategically placed in the third hydro-carbon from the end. There are other types of fatty acids. One is called n-6—non fatty acids. The names of the major omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) , and docosahexaenoic acid
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Saturated fat is a type of fat found in dietary substances. All fat can be broken down into basically 3 major groups: saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, or polyunsaturated fat. Saturation refers to the fat molecule—a long hydrocarbon chain with occasional double bonds. A single double bond within the long chain of the fat molecule is
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Eating correctly will help you manage the following conditions: Abnormal cholesterol levels High blood pressure High blood sugars Obesity Cancer How Do These Conditions Effect Your Health? Each condition is a risk factor for atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, or clogged arteries. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing coronary artery
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