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Foods, diet and your heart

Experts warn against Noakes diet

Experts in the fields of dietetics and heart disease caution against changes to conventional diets and treatments despite radical new ideas about the link between high blood cholesterol and heart disease.

Heart Foundation's open letter to Tim Noakes

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa has written an open letter in response to the recent debate initiated by Prof Tim Noakes on protein and fat loading. Read it here.

Tim Noakes: what users think

The high-protein, high-fat diet is in the media spotlight again and the debate is heating up around whether this eating plan is healthy or not. This is what our users had to say:

Heart-healthy tips for Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. Here are a few tips to ensure good heart health during this time of fasting and contemplation.

CoQ10 means the world to your heart

Coenzyme Q10 is an energy nutrient essential to proper heart health. A deficiency may lead to adverse heart complaints such as angina, hypertension or heart failure.

Beware of trans-fatty acids

Find out all you need to know about trans-fatty acids, why they are bad for you, and a list of foods containing trans-fatty acids.

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