When Dr. Melina Jampolis diet and fitness expert was ask the question, “are dried fruits equal to fresh fruit”? Her answer, she was not a big fan of dried fruit because they are higher in calories due to added sugar and fats. When fruit has been dried we also lose some of the nutrients.

When the water is taken out of the dried fruit we tend to think that the portions are smaller so therefore we can eat more. Actually when eating fresh fruit we can control the amounts we eat with greater ease.

With obesity at epidemic levels we need to lower our calories as often as possible, while making healthy choices.

A book that you may find interesting that will help you in finding tasty alternatives to fattening foods is “The Super Foods RX Diet.” In the book you will find healthy foods and facts such as blueberries as well as cranberries are also good for urinary tract health.

In choosing fruits you may keep in mind that all deeply colored berries, cherries and grapes are rich in disease fighting phytonutrients and antioxidants. These deeply colored fruits are a great way of eating heart healthy.

When the urge for something sweet hits you at work or for that late night snack be sure to reach for some fruit.

For more information click here Dr. Melina Jampolis.

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Fresh Or Dried Fruit

Anorexia affects the whole body, when the body is deprived of the nutrients that it requires it will start using muscles for energy. Due to the fact that the heart is a muscle, it will over time lose its ability to do normal functions.

When a person becomes anorexic their heart starts to beat at a slower rate causing a multitude of problems. As a result of the problems they can go into shock and low blood pressure will also occur.  

When depriving the body of the food that it needs, iron deficiency develops. The lack of iron will lead to anemia, which will make delivering oxygen throughout the body more difficult. The result of the anemia will be exhaustion, shortness of breath as well as heart infections and palpitations.

A poorly-functioning cardiovascular system also may be vulnerable to orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure upon sitting up or standing. If you’ve ever donated blood and left the chair too quickly, you may have experienced similar symptoms. These include dizziness, passing out, blurred vision, headaches, and a pounding heart.

For more information on this growing problem click here Anorexia.

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Anorexia Affects The Heart

This is the season for parties, office snacks and great holiday dinners. With a few suggestions from the sites listed below you too will enjoy the holiday season. The foods listed on the sites are heart healthy.

Everyone gets tired of trying to always eat what is best for us, because it seems as though these foods do not taste that good. Well that is behind us for I have found some snacks and good tasting alternatives.

I hope you will find these easy recipes for snacks, desserts and meals just what you have been dreaming of. Your dream has come true.

Often called nutrient powerhouses, nuts are loaded with heart healthy nutrients such as fiber and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower bad cholesterol levels. Many nuts, such as walnuts, are also a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which can help prevent clotting of blood, reducing the risk of stroke and also helps lower triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to heart disease.

 http://www.heartandstroke.qc.ca/site/c.pkI0L7MMJrE/b.4701621/k.C929/Go_nuts.htm

http://food.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/09/healthy_junk_food.php

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Heart Healthy Snacks