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Topic: Whole Grains
![]() Even in middle age, adding healthy plant foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables to your diet may reduce the risk of death from heart disease and other causes. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says a Diverse Diet may not be the healthiest oneAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
“Eating a more diverse diet might be associated with eating a greater variety of both healthy and unhealthy foods” said Marcia C. de Oliveira Otto, Ph.D., lead author of the statement published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “Combined, such an eating pattern may lead to increased food consumption and obesity. ![]() Scientific evidence to date does not support the notion that eating a diverse diet is healthy or promotes a healthy weight. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says High Protein Diet associated with small increased Heart Failure Risk in Middle-Aged MenCirculation: Heart Failure Journal Report
Despite the popularity of high protein diets, there is little research about how diets high in protein might impact men’s heart failure risk. ![]() For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those who ate less protein. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Drinking coffee may be associated with reduced Risk of Heart Failure and Stroke according to American Heart Association
Researchers used machine learning to analyze data from the long-running Framingham Heart Study, which includes information about what people eat and their cardiovascular health. ![]() Compared to people who didn’t drink coffee, each cup of coffee a person drank resulted in a 7% lower risk of stroke and a 8% lower risk of heart failure. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
New USDA Flexibility on School Meals is Really a Rollback says American Heart Association
“The USDA’s less rigid stance on school nutrition standards is a rollback masquerading as ‘flexibility.’ In the last five years, nearly 100 percent of the nation’s schools have complied with updated school meal standards. Kids across the country have clearly benefited from these changes. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health according to American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
The statement provides a snapshot of the current scientific evidence suggesting when and how often people eat may impact risk factors for heart attack, stroke, or other cardiac or blood vessel diseases. ![]() Planning and timing meals and snacks, such as not skipping breakfast and allocating more calories earlier in the day, might help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association and Aramark Announce Significant Progress against Goal to Improve Health of Americans by 2020Healthy for Life® 20 By 20 Year One Report: Calories, sodium and sat fats down 8 percent, fruits, veggies and whole grains up
Over 30 percent of main dishes served on these menus are now vegetarian or vegan, and more than 10 percent have whole grains as a leading ingredient. ![]() A diet rich in vegetables and fruits with a higher ratio of fish External link to meats appeared to be more beneficial for preventing heart disease. (Photo by American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Sleep disorders may influence heart disease risk factors says American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
The first statement by the American Heart Association on sleep and heart health outlines what we currently know about sleep irregularities and cardiovascular-related risk factors, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, stroke, unhealthy levels of triglycerides and cholesterol. ![]() Research linking sleep problems to obesity and diabetes is robust, but longer studies measuring impact on actual weight are needed. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Children should eat less than 25 grams of added Sugars daily according to American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
Six teaspoons of added sugars is equivalent to about 100 calories or 25 grams. “Our target recommendation is the same for all children between the ages of 2 and 18 to keep it simple for parents and public health advocates,” said Miriam Vos, M.D., Ms.P.H, lead author, nutrition scientist and associate professor of pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. ![]() Healthy kids are sweet enough. Kids age 2-18 should have less than 25 grams or six teaspoons of added sugar daily for a healthy heart. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Eating more Whole Grains linked with Lower Risk of DeathAmerican Heart Association Journal Report
Although dietary guidelines around the world have included whole grains as an essential component of healthy eating patterns, people aren’t eating enough, according to the analysis. In the United States average consumption remains below one serving a day, despite the long-time recommendation of three servings a day. ![]() Eating at least three servings of whole grains a day was associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer and all causes in an analysis of nutrition studies. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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