By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. Provided by: Johns Hopkins University

Eat Right, Stay Fit

Cooking for a Healthier Heart By Cheryl Koch, M.S., R.D. - Posted Mon, Jan 09, 2006, 4:28 pm PST

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  • 1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jan 09, 2006, 5:20 pm PST

    I WOULD TO LEARN MORE

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  • 2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jan 09, 2006, 5:51 pm PST

    Margarine? No mention of avoiding trans fats?

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  • 3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jan 09, 2006, 11:03 pm PST

    i would like to gain my weight.

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  • 4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 9:49 am PST

    i lost 30 pounds and cholestrol is still high. thanks for the info. i will try anything.

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  • 5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 11:11 am PST

    Butter is far better than margarine as it has no trans fat. (In moderation) Sour cream is almost essential with baked potatoes due to the sky high glycemic index of potatoes, and the fat in the sour cream slows down the conversion of sugars into your bloodstream. As for cheese, the 'hard' cheese is better for you than all of the soft ones. I hope no one adds salt to cooking, except for soups and water for pasta. Finally, eat berries, nuts, and plenty of sardines.

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  • 6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 12:06 pm PST

    I would like to learn more about eating the right foods. To lower my High Blood Pressure. Is their a list of foods, that can lower my Blood Pressure.

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  • 7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 12:21 pm PST

    Replace all your cooking oil with extra virgin olive oil. It's a mono unsaturated fat that that is easily broken down and processed by the body, and very healthy for the heart.

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  • 8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 12:22 pm PST

    Replace all your cooking oil with extra virgin olive oil. It's a mono unsaturated fat that that is easily broken down and processed by the body, and very healthy for the heart.

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  • 9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 12:44 pm PST

    I have high "bad" cholesterol and low "good" cholesterol. Any ideas on how to fix both?

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  • 10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 1:41 pm PST

    HI I have both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. What can I do to lower both of these? I readly would like to know. Emily edna987@yahoo.com

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  • 11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 2:27 pm PST

    have allergy i can not eat dairy product. high blood pressure,high cholesterol please help me i dont know what to eat

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  • 12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 3:51 pm PST

    I couldn't agree more with the comments about transfats. I work in a heart center and it's such a common misconception that margarine is better than butter. Check out the American Heart Association's website for more in-depth information.

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  • 13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 4:19 pm PST

    I would like to know, if there is a list of Stay Away Foods, for Type 2 Diabetics? Also is there any Bad Fruit(s) for Type 2 Diabetics?

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  • 14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 4:51 pm PST

    Type 2 Diabetics, stay away from refined white flour, as in white bread, donuts, cookies, also white potatoes. All berries have much lower sugar content than regular fruit, so far better for you. Lean about the glycemic scale, and stay away from the highest ones, learn which foods can slow down glycemic conversion into blood sugar, like certain fats. If at all possible obtain ideal body weight.

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  • 15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jan 10, 2006, 4:52 pm PST

    Type 2 Diabetics, stay away from refined white flour, as in white bread, donuts, cookies, also white potatoes. All berries have much lower sugar content than regular fruit, so far better for you. Lean about the glycemic scale, and stay away from the highest ones, learn which foods can slow down glycemic conversion into blood sugar, like certain fats. If at all possible obtain ideal body weight.

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