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Great Reasons to Eat More Oats
A steaming hot bowl of oatmeal is THE ultimate cold weather food. And not only are oats comforting, they are also very good for you. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, thiamine, immune-boosting zinc and magnesium. And although they are typically a breakfast food, read on for an oat recipe that would be great at lunch or dinner! One of the main...
Post on Tue, Oct 20, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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New Study: Cinnamon May Help Blood Sugar Levels in Prediabetes
A study published last week in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that taking cinnamon may have positive effects on blood sugar control in people with a condition known as prediabetes, and may even slow the progression toward type 2 diabetes. Although the...
Post on Wed, Jul 22, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
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Vegan Diet Tops Keto in U.S. News & World Report Diet Ranking
Is going vegan to improve your health one of your resolutions for 2020? Good choice! A vegan diet ranked No. 2 for both weight loss and diabetes and No. 4 for heart...
Post on Mon, Jan 06, 2020 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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The President's Obesity is Symptom of National Emergency
Guest blog by Medical Director James F. Loomis, Jr., MD, MBA, at Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. The results of President Trump’s annual physical exam are in: He is obese. He also has elevated cholesterol and evidence of heart disease. Of course, the president is not alone. His...
Post on Mon, Feb 25, 2019 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Supplements for Heart Health
Last week, we talked about four numbers that are important for heart health, and this week we will look at supplements that can support your heart. Supplements can be helpful and used in combination with diet, exercise and lifestyle,...
Post on Wed, Feb 13, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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6 Tips to Prevent Strokes
Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. Strokes happen when the brain's oxygen supply is cut off, destroying vital nerve cells. In the U.S., 795,000 people have a stroke every year and about 14,000 of them die. And although there are some uncontrollable...
Post on Wed, Jan 16, 2019 by Paula Gallagher
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Seven Reasons to Keep Saturated Fat Off Your Plate
Guest blog by by Meghan Jardine, M.S., M.B.A., R.D., L.D., C.D.E. Dangerous and confusing misinformation is leading many Americans to consume too much saturated fat, which is positively associated with heart disease – the No. 1 cause of death in America. Here are seven reasons to keep foods...
Post on Tue, Nov 13, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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Q & A: Actress Mallika Sherawat Says Go Vegan to Fight Diabetes
“Change happens through education,” says Indian actress Mallika Sherawat, who believes a plant-based diet could help fight India’s diabetes and heart disease epidemics. That’s why she’s supporting a Barnard Medical Center and Physicians Committee tour of 11 medical schools in India, where students are learning how to use...
Post on Tue, Aug 14, 2018 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
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10 Ways to Balance Blood Sugar Levels
We have all been there – low blood sugar! After going too long between meals or snacks, you might have a headache, be irritable, or feel weak or shaky. And when we feel like this, the first then we reach for is...
Post on Wed, Jun 20, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Does Sugar Cause Diabetes?
The recent film What the Health raised the question as to whether sugar or other carbohydrates cause diabetes. Because blood sugar levels are high in diabetes, a common notion has held that eating sugar somehow triggers the disease process. The American Diabetes Association(1) and
Post on Wed, Aug 30, 2017 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC

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