Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Nuts are Heart Healthy for Women

I am always pleased when I can give advice that is easy to follow and that I myself also do. A few nuts a day can  affect levels of cholesterol and other fats in beneficial ways. This great news was published in the Archives of Internal Medicineby by researchers at  Loma Linda University School of Public Health who did a meta-analysis. They looked at the data from many different studies. The great news about the beneficial effects of nuts on the heart is: Eating about 2.3 ounces of nuts a day (67 grams or about 1/3 cup) lowered overall total cholesterol levels about 5.1 percent, reduced LDL levels about 7.4 percent, and changed the ratio of bad LDL to good HDL cholesterol by 8.3 percent.

What types of nuts should you eat?  Walnuts are probably the most heart healthy but other nuts including  almonds, pecans,  hazelnuts, macadamias, and pistachios are also probably good.. My advice is to eat a variety of types of nuts. One warning do not overdo you nut consumption. Moderate amounts of nuts are heart healthy but nuts have a lot of calories so don't overdue it. One of my favorite ways to limit nut consumption is to get the 100 calorie snack packs. Eat well! Your Burbank Womens' Heart Doctor serving Los Angeles.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Sweetened Drinks and Soda Linked to Diabetes and Risk for Heart Disease

A new study Sweetened Drinks Linked to Diabetes was recently published that showed that drinks that contained fructose are linked to the development of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease in women. The authors of the study showed that for each additional 12 oz serving of a drink sweetened with high fructose corn syrup there was a approximately 25% increase in the chance of developing diabetes. The bottom line is that you can save money and lead a healthier lifestyle if you drink water instead of sweetened drinks.--- Dr. Matzer A Los Angeles Cardiologist for Women

Sunday, November 7, 2010

How to Find the Best Cardiologist for Women

It is very difficult to find a cardiologist who specializes in women's heart disease. Many studies have shown that the cardiac symptoms of women are often not taken seriously by doctors, because the symptoms that women have tend to be atypical. Most female cardiologists seem to have a greater awareness of the special nature of women's heart disease. I recently posted an article in Go Articles about the qualities that one might consider when rating a physician How to Find a Cardiologist.