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How to Reduce Elevated Cholesterol

Reducing cholesterol is an important part of overall health when your numbers come in too high. The Mayo Clinic reports that reducing your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) numbers reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke. Once the doctor gives you the go-ahead, dietary, cooking and other changes can be fun and healthy.

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Healthy Snacks for Pregnant Women

Eating healthy when you’re pregnant is vital. Even when taking prenatal vitamins, pregnant women need lots of natural food sources of folate, calcium, potassium, iron, vitamin E and vitamin A. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends pregnant women steer clear of too much sugar, preservatives and saturated fat. So what’s a woman to do when she has the munchies? When you’re craving that pickle-and-ice-cream sundae, try instead this selection of savory and sweet tidbits that will satisfy the real craving in you for high-density nutrients that you and your baby need.

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Benefits of Soy Protein for Women

Soy has been a regular source of food in other parts of the world for centuries, but it’s just now becoming popular in Western culture. We see soy milk, soy yogurt and edamame on the grocery store shelves, but sometimes we don’t really know why we should be eating them. What’s so great about soy protein, and why is it better for us than other sources of protein? Turns out that soy protein is of great benefit for a woman’s overall health, including muscle strength, heart health and strong bones. Grab that container of soy milk and read on.