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An Authentic Mediterranean Plan to Prevent Heart Attacks

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Although many people all over the world are proclaiming the health benefits of following an Authentic Mediterranean Plan to prevent heart attacks, there is still some confusion about what this diet consists of. And that is in part because at times, different dietary plans are presented to us disguised as an Authentic Mediterranean Diet when the reality is that they have very little to do with it. But before reading this article I would like you to answer the following question: How many times a week do you eat meat and how often do you eat vegetables? If the scale leans towards the meat, you are not following a Authentic Mediterranean Diet but a diet with an excess of proteins that may not be too healthy. The following 10 points have the purpose of helping you prevent any further confusion while bringing to you the bases of one of the healthiest diets, the Authentic Mediterranean Diet. 1. Don’t miss breakfast and have a snack in the afternoon Research conducted worldwide has shown that skipping meals, both in the morning and the afternoon, results in our organism becoming slower, trying to compensate for the food it did not receive. 2. **End Summary** Topics: Authentic Mediterranean plan]]> authentic Mediterranean diet]]> fish]]> omega-3s]]> omega-3 fats]]> olive oil]]> trans fats]]> aromatic herbs]]> nuts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About the Author: Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and the author of the book Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet. The book is a must in the prevention of Heart Disease and Diabetes. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Fish or Fish Oil Capsules for Heart Disease?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

A lot has been said, and written, about fish, fish oil capsules, and Omega-3 fats when it comes to heart disease. However, the never ending questions are: what is better for my heart, fish or fish oil capsules? Can I replace fish with fish oil capsules and obtain the same health benefits? Well, here is the answer. The American Heart Association and several other groups recommend Omega-3s, the main fat found in fish and fish oil capsules, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, there has been little research on whether the body processes fats from fish oil capsules and fish in the same way. To investigate the matter, Dr. Harris, from the University of South Dakota and his team had a group of 11 women eat two servings of tuna or salmon each week, while another group of 12 women took the same amount of omega-3s, an estimated 485 milligrams daily, in capsule form. **End Summary** Topics: Fish]]> fish oil capsules]]> omega-3s]]> omega-3 fats]]> omega-3 oils]]> heart rate]]> inflammation]]> heart disease]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and the author of the book Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet. The book is a must in the prevention of Heart Disease and Diabetes. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Mediterranean Diet: Watermelon Can Lower Your High Blood Pressure

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

For many people watermelon is a summer fun food. Recent research now seems to indicate that this delicious fruit may also be an important tool in lowering high blood pressure. Native to central Africa this fruit arrived in the Americas in the early 1600’s and has grown in popularity ever since. According to The University of Georgia approximately 100 million are now grown annually in America. So the question is: Minerals and Blood Pressure Salt or sodium is a mineral that most doctors will ask you to reduce to help you control your blood pressure. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, reducing sodium intake has a limited effect in lowering high blood pressure and a minimal effect on people with normal blood pressure. However, recent research in the United States is finding out that a moderate sodium intake combined with a higher intake of potassium, calcium and magnesium, minerals that are found in fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, offers more significant benefits for reducing high blood pressure than just restricting sodium intake. These four minerals, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium work together to regulate blood pressure. **End Summary** Topics: High blood pressure]]> watermelon]]> arginine]]> Mediterranean diet]]> nitric oxide]]> heart attacks]]> stroke]]> lutein]]> lycopene]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and the author of the book Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet. The book is a must in the prevention of Heart Disease and Diabetes. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Omega-3 Fats from Fish Reduce the Risk of Repeat Heart Attacks by as Much as 45%

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Introduction Interest in the Mediterranean diet with its high content of Omega-3 fats from fish has skyrocketed in recent years, after it has been observed that people living in regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea appeared to live longer and suffer less from repeat heart attacks. In particular, a Mediterranean diet that includes fish has long been associated with a low rate of heart disease in countries such as Spain, Greece, and Italy. But whether or not a diet high in Omega-3 fats can benefit patients who have already suffered a heart attack has not been tested in depth before the GISSI study. Thus, the purpose of GISSI was to investigate the effects of omega-3 fats and vitamin E on cardiovascular events after people have had a heart attack. Who forms the GISSI study group? GISSI, an Italian group for the study of the survival of Heart Attacks (Myocardial Infarction) is an influential cardiology research group founded as a collaboration between two Italian organisations – the Mario Negri Institute and the Associazione Nazionale dei Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri. The trials carried out by GISSI have obtained wide recognition in the international world of cardiology and are considered a methodological landmark. **End Summary** Topics: Omega-3 fatty acids]]> heart attacks]]> Mediterranean Diet]]> fatty fish]]> vitamin E]]> EPA/DHA]]> ALA]]> Omega-3s]]> fish]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and the author of Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet, a must in the prevention of Heart Disease and Diabetes. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Are You Overweight but Do Not Have a Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Part I Researchers don’t have to rack their brains to figure out the whys and wherefores of the high Type II Diabetes incidence that plagues us nowadays because the reason is quite obvious: our lifestyle. In general, our diet, our level of activity (none in many cases) and our size, have taken a turn for the worse and Type 2 Diabetes is the price many of us will end up paying for it. The good news is that neither your lifestyle nor your risk of developing diabetes is cast in stone. You can stop diabetes by being physically active, following a balanced diet, and controlling your weight. Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X In addition to physical inactivity and obesity as major risks for diabetes, we cannot forget other health risks such as high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, resistance to insulin, and low levels of HDL cholesterol , the good guy, that contribute to the alarming number of diabetes cases. All these health conditions form the Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X, a dangerous cocktail that according to many studies done during the last few years is a major risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. **End Summary** Topics: metabolic syndrome]]> type 2 diabetes]]> weight loss]]> high blood pressure]]> obesity]]> overweight]]> insulin resistance]]> type II diabetes]]> insulin]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and the author of Your Heart Needs the Mediterranean Diet, Learn How Mediterraneans Have Kept a Healthy Heart for Centuries. The book is a must to prevent Heart Disease and Diabetes. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

10 Steps to Remember When Eating at a Chinese Restaurant

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Introduction Chinese food appeals to many of us because it is tasty and relatively inexpensive. We are also under the impression that Chinese cuisine is healthy as it includes large portions of vegetables and low amounts of fat. That’s true when the dishes are prepared the traditional Chinese way in China. But American-Chinese restaurants have modified their food for American tastes and as a result, it is not as healthy as the traditional one. Western Chinese restaurants offer appetizers, fried rice, meat rolled in butter, and sweet sauces among their “goodies”. And to top it all, the portions are much larger than the ones served in mainland China. That’s why, having all this in mind, if you want to eat healthy at a Chinese restaurant, you have to choose wisely. 1. Start by choosing a good restaurant When you are in the mood for Chinese food, avoid the typical Chinese restaurant where you can eat as much as you want for a fix price. Chances are you may not want to leave the restaurant until you feel you got your money’s worth. Unfortunately, if you do so, the restaurant will get your money but you will get the calories. **End Summary** Topics: Chinese food]]> traditional Chinese cuisine]]> Chinese restaurants]]> Chinese appetizers]]> pork ribs]]> fried wonton]]> caramelized walnuts]]> Chinese desserts]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science, is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and author of âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ. For more information about the author and the book and to get a FREE list of the 10 Top Mediterranean Curative Foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Mediterranean Diet: Can Garlic Protect Us From More Than Vampires?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

People have used garlic for thousand of years as both food and medicine as well as to ward off vampires. Well, although modern research has not confirmed yet that rubbing garlic on doorknobs and window frames can protect us against vampires or evil spirits, it has confirmed what our ancestors believed about the health benefits of this herb: its consumption can protect us from many ailments. Unfortunately, for several decades, the widespread use of antibiotics has ignored the medical properties of garlic. Lately, however, interest in garlic has escalated and nowadays research is focusing on the role garlic plays in the prevention and control of heart disease. How can garlic help prevent and control heart disease? Through the following mechanisms: 1. Garlic can lower your high blood pressure High blood pressure is one of the health conditions where garlic treatment brings the fastest results. Studies suggest that garlic dilates blood vessel walls, increasing the diameter of the arteries. Garlic also helps prevent high blood pressure by stopping blood cells from sticking together. In a clinical trial, the subjects ingested standardized garlic powder capsules for four years. **End Summary** Topics: garlic]]> plaque]]> high blood pressure]]> arteries]]> blood cholesterol]]> blood platelets]]> garlic supplements]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a bachelor in Nutrition Science, is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association and author of âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ. For more information about the author and the book and to get a free list of the 10 Top Mediterranean curative foods, go to: http://www.MediterraneanHeart.com or http://EmiliaKlapp.com

Walk with a Goal: To Stay Away from the Doctorâs Office

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

It is free; you can do it at any time and it doesn’t require being in top shape. In addition, walking improves high blood pressure, tones the muscles, has many cardiovascular benefits, and helps you get rid of some calories. So, what are you waiting for? According to experts, walking at least 5 days a week is one of the best ways to be in good shape. It is a healthy exercise and it is easy to perform. It’s not expensive –a pair of good tennis shoes will do it- and it is free. If you don’t feel like going to the gym, here is what you can do to have great cardiovascular benefits. Take it seriously You need to be aware of the importance of practicing some kind of daily exercise and maintain your body active. Cardiologists tell us that a 30-minute walk every day substantially reduces the number of heart attacks. So, it is not just about losing weight or burning calories; it is much more than that because when you walk, all the muscles in your legs and arms move, so you are guarantee to be performing a complete exercise. **End Summary** Topics: brisk walking lowers high blood pressure]]> cardiovascular benefits]]> walking is a complete exercise]]> good socks avoid blisters]]> osteoporosis]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a degree in Nutrition Science and is a Registered Dietitian. With her new book, âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ, she has helped many people just like you reduce the risk of heart disease and lose weight at the same time. For more information on the book and to receive a free especial report on the âTop 10 Mediterranean Curative Ingredientsâ go to: http://www.mediterraneanheart.com

7 Reasons Why We End Up with a Heart Attack

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

According to U.S. General Surgeon, heart attacks and strokes are highly preventable. Thus, if more people die from heart disease than from any other illness, we need to give a serious consideration to what we are doing wrong. In this article you will find the 7 main reasons why we may end up being part of the American Heart Association’s statistics. 1. We smoke. The risk of dying of a heart attack is about four times higher in people who smoke than in those who don’t smoke. Many of us are under the impression that the major danger from smoking is cancer but that is not quite true; smoking is the major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. In fact, about 40% of deaths caused by cardiovascular disease are due to smoking. Smoking contributes to heart disease in the following manner: - Increases blood pressure, a risk for heart attacks and strokes. - The carcinogen components in tobacco damage the walls of the arteries. - The carbon monoxide from the burning of the tobacco interferes with the blood capacity to carry oxygen to our heart. **End Summary** Topics: heart attack]]> danger from smoking]]> walking strengthens the heart]]> saturated fat clogs arteries]]> hydrogenated fat]]> trans fats]]> destruction of body cell]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a degree in Nutrition Science and is a Registered Dietitian. With her new book, âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ, she has helped many people just like you reduce the risk of heart disease and lose weight at the same time. For more information on the book and to receive a free especial report on the âTop 10 Mediterranean Curative Ingredientsâ go to: http://www.mediterraneanheart.com

What Do You Know About the B Vitamins?

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Introduction Despite supplement advertisements that claim otherwise, vitamins do not provide the body with fuel for energy. Only carbohydrate, fat and protein are used for fuel. But because B vitamins help the body use that fuel, it is true that without B vitamins the body would lack energy. The B vitamins have common dietetic sources such as whole grains, legumes, eggs, dairy products, meat, meat organs, fish and yeast. They are soluble in water and are quickly assimilated by our body. Since they are also eliminated through the urine, we have to ingest them in a daily basis through our diet. These vitamins perform many functions in our body; they are in charge of carrying out physical and chemical processes that keep us alive and healthy. Within this group we find: B1 – Thiamin Its function is fundamental for proper digestion of food, and to process carbohydrate. We find it in meat, egg yolk, yeast, legumes (dry beans, lentils and garbanzos) and whole grains. Lack of this vitamin produces lesions in the nervous system which depends in part on the absorption of carbohydrate; it can contribute to cardiovascular disease and may cause gastrointestinal lesions. **End Summary** Topics: thiamin]]> B1 protects the nervous system]]> absorption of carbohydrate]]> riboflavin]]> B2]]> prevents inflammation]]> niacin]]> B3 and healthy skin]]> pyridoxine]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a degree in Nutrition Science and is a Registered Dietitian. With her new book, âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ, she has helped many people just like you reduce the risk of heart disease and lose weight at the same time. For more information on the book and to receive a free especial report on the âTop 10 Mediterranean Curative Ingredientsâ go to: http://www.mediterraneanheart.com

Mediterranean Diet: How Fruits and Vegetables Maintain Your Blood Pressure Low

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

During my childhood and teenager years I ate fruits and vegetables because my mother told me I had to eat them. After I left my parents’ house, I kept eating various fruits and vegetables on a regular basis because I was used to do it (not a bad reason in this particular case). However, when I moved from my hometown in Spain to the United States, I decided that I was too busy to eat fruits and vegetables. I was always in a rush. So a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken and a biscuit for lunch became the norm. But after I lost two friends to breast cancer and one to a heart attack, I decided to engage in a career as a Registered Dietitian. I then realized that when my mother insisted that I ate the vegetables on my plate, she was offering very healthy, sage advice. Through nutrition research I also discovered that fruits and vegetables, among many other health benefits, help us maintain our blood pressure at a healthy level. What is high blood pressure and why is important to prevent it? Blood pressure is how forcefully the blood is banging against the walls of the arteries. **End Summary** Topics: aneurysm]]> high blood pressure]]> plaque]]> high blood pressure causes blood vessels ruptures]]> sodium and blood pressure]]> potassium and hypertension]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Emilia Klapp has a Bachelor in Nutrition Science and is certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association. With her new book âYour Heart Needs the Mediterranean Dietâ, she has helped many people to prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Now you can get her list of the Top curative ingredients at www.MediterraneanHeart.com

Articles by Emilia Klapp, R.D., B.S. on ArticleSnatch.com

An Authentic Mediterranean Plan to Prevent Heart Attacks

Fish or Fish Oil Capsules for Heart Disease?

Mediterranean Diet: Watermelon Can Lower Your High Blood Pressure

Omega-3 Fats from Fish Reduce the Risk of Repeat Heart Attacks by as Much as 45%

Are You Overweight but Do Not Have a Diabetes Diagnosis? You Are Lucky!

10 Steps to Remember When Eating at a Chinese Restaurant

Mediterranean Diet: Can Garlic Protect Us From More Than Vampires?

Walk with a Goal: To Stay Away from the Doctorâs Office

7 Reasons Why We End Up with a Heart Attack

What Do You Know About the B Vitamins?

Mediterranean Diet: How Fruits and Vegetables Maintain Your Blood Pressure Low

Walk with a Goal: To Stay Away from the Doctorâs Office