Debunking Myths about Fat

Debunking Myths about Fat

Hopefully you have already heard it, but a low-fat diet for diabetes and heart disease is outdated advice. Yes, it was thought to be true that fat caused heart disease, but current research doesn’t support this. This is important because people with diabetes are...
Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol)

Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol)

Have you ever been told that you have bad or unhealthy cholesterol levels? If so, your doctor might have used the term “dyslipidemia” to describe your condition. Dyslipidemia covers more than just bad cholesterol, however. It also describes an excess of triglycerides—...
Obesity

Obesity

Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese. That means just one-third of the nation fall into the healthy weight range. Obesity is also rising in other parts of the world. A body-mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 is considered obese. Weight loss options…...
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