Tag Archives: HeartHealthy

Swap saturated fats for heart-healthy fats to reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol levels

Another study in 24 people with high blood lipid levels observed that consuming a diet with high oleic sunflower oil for eight weeks led to significant increases in HDL (good) cholesterol, compared with a diet without sunflower oil. This is in line with other findings, which have led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to… Read More »

Are You Eating A Heart-Healthy Diet?

A heart-healthy lifestyle involves regular exercise, a balanced diet, and steering clear of fast foods and other damaging vices, such as smoking. An unhealthy heart can lead to a string of illnesses, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and increase susceptibility to viral attacks. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of what constitutes a… Read More »