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A New Strategy for Protecting Your Heart
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Guest blogger: David StouderVillage Green Apothecary Staff The "cholesterol theory of heart disease," or "cholesterol hypothesis," is the leading theory to explain the cause...... -
The Many Surprising Benefits of Berberine
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Berberine is a natural compound that is found in a variety of plants, such as goldenseal and barberry....... -
All About Eggs
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Poached, well done or sunny-side up? As a nutritionist, eggs are an important tool in my basket. Egg whites are high in protein and contain, on average, just 17 calories per egg. This...... -
Breakfast Today: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Oatmeal is the ultimate breakfast comfort food, but did you know that the oats in oatmeal are a proven superfood? Mighty oats are fiber-filled whole grains that have been shown...... -
Reduce Cholesterol with Plant Sterols
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Plants contain compounds that are chemically similar to cholesterol, called plant sterols, which are part of plant cell membranes. The most abundant plant sterol...... -
Stress May Contribute to High Cholesterol
Post on by Teri Cochrane
We have recently made the connection in our practice between the stress hormone, epinephrine, and liver imbalance. Stress creates an increase in the fight or flight hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. It gets us ready to handle stress...... -
The Dangers of Industry-Influenced Dietary Guidelines
Post on by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
Cholesterol from eggs raises the risk of heart disease and early death, according to a new study in JAMA. The news shouldn’t come as a shock. Decades of research has shown the dangers of dietary cholesterol. So what made the...... -
4 Important Numbers You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart
Post on by Paula Gallagher
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States and every year, one in four deaths is caused by heart disease. Fortunately, 80% of premature heart disease can be prevented through...... -
Niacin, No-Flush Niacin & Niacinamide - What's the Difference?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A question I get asked frequently is about niacin and what forms to take. It does seem confusing, especially when using the correct chemical names. Let's start with what niacin really is. The Composition...... -
The Benefits of Flaxseed
Post on by Paula Gallagher
The health benefits of flaxseed are many. It is a great source of essential fatty acids, especially for vegetarians. The oil derived from the actual seed has a rich concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseed is also a fantastic......
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