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People often forget about the hidden calories in beverages. Drinks often can be loaded with sugar, and studies have shown that increased consumption of these sugary drinks is associated with the rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Take a look at our Q&A with registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum to get the facts on picking the butter that’s better for you.
With the release of a study this week showing that the Mediterranean diet has a hugely positive effect on heart disease risk, reactions ranging from doubt to excitement have been fueling talk shows and Twitter accounts across the country. We wanted to know, too, on this last day of Heart…
Today we visit the meat section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Think red meat can't be part of healthy diet for your heart? Think again. In this final installment of our heart-smart shopping series, we visit the meat and poultry section of the supermarket with nutritionist Teller Stalfort, a registered…
Today we visit the dairy section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Can milk, cheese and yogurt be part of a heart-healthy diet? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, explains how they can. Remember, UVA nutritionists can help any Heart…
Today we visit the fish section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. We’ve all heard that fish is good for our hearts, but why? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, tours the fish department, teaching us: What types of fish to choose The unique…
Today we visit the produce section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, shares the importance of fruits and vegetables in your diet and a few tips to get you eating more of them. In this video, you’ll learn which foods can…
Today we visit the grains section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. This time, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, shows us what to look for in grains and lentils when shopping for heart health. In this video, she explains whole grains, the nutritional difference between white…
Do you have 15 minutes? If so, you have time to make this healthy and delicious pasta from UVA executive chef Stephen Losee. Using ingredients you may already have in your pantry, Losee, who helps provide much of the food for the Hospital cafeterias, crafts a brightly flavored and beautiful…
Ever wish you could take a nutritionist to the grocery store with you? Now you can. In celebration of Heart Month, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with the UVA Heart and Vascular Center, took us on a guided tour of a Charlottesville supermarket. We recorded her tips and insights on how to shop…
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