🧡November 2024 - Mid-Month Bonus Issue 🧡
Plant Stanols and Sterols, Plant-Forward Potluck Recipes, Holiday Gift Ideas, Soy Podcast
Plant Stanols and Sterols: A Closer Look at Their Health Benefits and Sources
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the International Plant Sterols and Stanols Association (IPSSA)
Plant stanols and sterols are natural compounds that can help lower LDL cholesterol, ("bad" cholesterol), which is a major risk factor for heart disease. These powerful nutrients are a key part of the portfolio diet, a heart-healthy eating plan that also includes high-fiber foods, nuts, soy protein, and cutting back on saturated fats. With plenty of research backing their benefits, adding foods with plant stanols and sterols to your diet is an easy and effective way to support heart health. Read more here: Plant Stanols and Sterols
My Latest MSN Slideshow
10 Crowd-Pleasing Plant-Forward Potluck Recipes for Fall
Holiday Gift Shopping Ideas
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Here are a few suggestions:
303 Yummy Thanksgiving Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes by Mary Walter
When I Grow Up, I Can Be a Dietitian by Suzanne Domel Baxter. This book highlights diversity and features people with disabilities. Suzanne notes that all book royalties will support efforts to diversify the dietetics workforce.
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Recommended Podcast Episode
Myths About Soy Foods by Melissa Joy Dobbins RD
Check out this great discussion about the latest research! Melissa interviews Registered Dietitians Jill Castle and Karen Collins about myths including ultraprocessed foods, breast cancer, and seed oils and health.