A new study has revealed that extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. As part of the study, scientists exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and cause oxidative stress, finding that those rats fed on a diet containing the olive oil were partially protected from the resulting liver damage.
According to recent research from the U.S., "Beef patties formulated to contain beef fat, plant oil and a rosemary extract to increase unsaturated fatty acid content and maintain desirable sensory attributes were compared to control beef patties formulated without plant oils.
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) recommendations for new nutritional guidelines were released in mid-June and included saturated fat guidelines to...limit saturated fatty acid intake to less than 7% of total calories and substitute instead food sources of mono- or polyunsaturated fatty acids...and limit cholesterol-raising fats (saturated fats exclusive of stearic acid and trans fatty acids) to less than 5-7% of energy.
Opportunities abound for foods to fight the nationís leading cause of death. As a group, women are understudied,and an increased awareness of heart health is needed.
Most Americans know they eat too much salt--according to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes 3,436mg of salt a day, rather than the recommended intake of 2,300mg--and, this is linked to a series of health problems, including high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
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