When Snacks Attack
Take charge of whats become Americas fourth daily meal with these strategies for smarter snacking. If you cant seem to succeed in your healthy-eating goals, despite nutritious meal planning, maybe the problem is what you eat between meals-snacks
Extra Omega-3s Shown to Improve Insulin Resistance
The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, known to benefit heart health, may also be effective in reducing diabetes risk
Be Aware and Beware of What the Label Says
With questions raised about calorie counts, vitamins and fish, it pays to shop smart.
Prevalence of Bad Cholesterol Drops by 1/3
On the bright side, another CDC report has found that the prevalence of US adults with high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol dropped by about one-third from 1999-2000 to 2005-2006. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) on a sampling of 7,044 participants age 20 or older, CDC scientists calculated that the percentage of those with high LDL levels declined from 31.5% to 21.2%. The prevalence varied substantially by risk category, with those at highest risk due to cardiovascular conditions or diabetes declining from 69.4% with high LDL to 58.9%.
Average American Cholesterol Levels No Longer Improving
Americans LDL cholesterol levels have stopped
Can You Get Jumbo Benefits from Eating Shrimp?
What you need to know about Americas favorite seafood.
Progress Seen on Cutting Trans Fats-But Slowing
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention