(ARA) - Everyone knows they should watch their cholesterol, but do you know why? （ ARA ） -每个人都知道他们应该看他们的胆固醇，但是你知道为什么吗？ If you have high cholesterol, you may have twice the risk for heart disease --  the number one health problem for both women and men in the United States. 如果你有胆固醇过高，您可能有两次危险的心脏疾病-头号健康问题，为妇女和男人在美国。

High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. 高胆固醇可导致心脏病，心脏病发作和中风。 Bad cholesterol, known as LDL, floats through your bloodstream, occasionally catching on the inside walls of the blood vessels. 坏胆固醇，被称为低密度脂蛋白，彩车通过你的血液，偶尔赶上墙壁内的血管。 If enough cholesterol accumulates in one spot, the buildup -- known as a plaque -- can block the passage of blood. 如果有足够胆固醇堆积在一个位置，建设-称为斑块-可以阻止通过血液。 The resulting restriction of blood flow to the heart can cause a heart attack, while restriction of blood to the brain can lead to a stroke. 由此产生的限制流向心脏的血液会导致心脏病发作，同时限制血液到大脑可能导致中风。

Luckily, you may be able to reduce your risk of suffering one of these life-threatening events by lowering your bad cholesterol levels. 幸好，您可以降低风险的痛苦之一，这些威胁生命的事件的降低您的坏胆固醇水平。 You can check your cholesterol level through a simple blood test. 您可以检查您的胆固醇水平通过简单的血液测试。 The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recommends LDL cholesterol levels below 130 mg/dL for people without heart disease but at moderate risk for developing heart disease. 全国胆固醇教育计划（成人）低密度脂蛋白胆固醇建议低于130毫克/升的人没有心脏病，但中度危险对发展中国家心脏病。 For those people with heart disease or a disease that puts them at high risk (such as diabetes), the recommended LDL cholesterol levels are below 100 mg/dL. 这些人与心脏疾病或疾病，使他们在高风险（如糖尿病） ，建议的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平低于100毫克/升。 Further reductions to 70 mg/dL are optimal and may be beneficial for those at particularly high risk. 进一步减少到70毫克/升的最佳和可能有利于那些在特别是高风险。

To control your cholesterol levels, you should limit your intake of foods that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol, such as fatty meats and whole milk. 为了控制您的胆固醇水平，您应该限制摄入的食物是高饱和脂肪和胆固醇，不饱和脂肪酸，如肉类和全脂奶粉。 Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and other high-fiber foods, and be sure to exercise as recommended by your doctor. 多吃水果，蔬菜和其他高纤维食物，并确保行使建议您的医生。

In some cases, however, lifestyle changes alone are not enough. 但在有些情况下，仅改变生活方式是不够的。 In those instances, medications including statins might be prescribed to lower cholesterol levels further. Thanks in part to the availability of these medications, the average patient today is considerably more likely to reach their LDL cholesterol goals than they were just 10 years ago. 在这种情况下，包括他汀类药物可能会降低明胆固醇水平进一步。由于部分获得这些药物，患者的平均今天是相当多的可能达到其目标的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇比他们只是在10年前。

Because high cholesterol doesn’t cause day-to-day symptoms, it can easily go undetected. 由于高胆固醇并不会导致每天的症状，它可以轻松地去未被发现。 Many people don’t know they have high cholesterol until they develop symptoms of heart disease such as chest pain. 许多人不知道他们有胆固醇过高，直到他们制定的症状心脏疾病，如胸痛。 As a result, it is important to monitor your cholesterol levels regularly. 因此，重要的是要监控您的胆固醇水平定期。 And if your doctor has prescribed a cholesterol-lowering drug, be sure to stay on your medication. 如果你的医生已经开出降胆固醇药物，一定要留在您的药物。

If you have high cholesterol, or if you do not know your cholesterol levels, here are some important questions to ask your doctor: 如果你有高胆固醇，或如果您不知道自己的胆固醇水平，这里有一些重要的问题要问您的医生：

* Why should I keep track of my cholesterol levels? *我为什么要跟踪我的胆固醇水平？

* Am I at risk for a heart attack or stroke? *我是危险的心脏病发作或中风？

* What puts me at risk? *什么让我处于危险之中？

* What are my current cholesterol levels? *什么是我目前的胆固醇水平？

* What are my cholesterol goals? *我有哪些胆固醇的目标？

* How often should I check my cholesterol? *我应该多久检查我的胆固醇？

* How can I lower my cholesterol through diet? *我该如何降低我的胆固醇通过饮食？ Exercise? Medication? 运动？用药？

* What are the possible side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications? *什么是可能带来的副作用的降胆固醇药物？

* How should I take my medication? *我应该如何把我的药？

Talk to your doctor to see if you should be doing more to lower your cholesterol levels. 向您的医生，看看您是否应该做更多的工作来降低您的胆固醇水平。 Not all cholesterol-lowering medications are the same, so be sure you and your doctor choose the one that’s best for you. 并非所有的降胆固醇药物是相同的，因此可以肯定你和你的医生选择一个最适合你。

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Rice Helps the Heart, and the Wallet 赖斯有助于心脏和钱包

(ARA) – With the rising cost of groceries, families are trying to make their hard-earned dollars go farther. （ ARA ） -随着成本上升的食品，家庭正试图使他们的辛苦赚美元走得更远。 Buying staples -- as opposed to manufactured mixes -- and using them in several different recipes is one way to reduce costs and yet provide a healthy meal for the entire family. 购买主食-而不是制造混合-并利用它们在几个不同的食谱是一种降低成本，并没有提供一个健康餐整个家庭。

Of all the products on supermarket shelves, one of the most versatile is rice, a complex carbohydrate that is free of sodium, cholesterol and trans fat. 所有产品的超级市场的货架上，一个最通用的是大米，一个复杂的碳水化合物是免费的钠，胆固醇和反式脂肪。 It is also gluten-free, non-allergenic and easy to digest. 这也是面筋，无过敏，易于消化。 Purchasing plain rice allows consumers to use the versatile grain in multiple recipes and is more cost-effective per serving. 采购平原水稻允许消费者使用的多功能粮食多个食谱和更具成本效益每服务。 For example, a jar of RiceSelect’s Texmati rice is 30 cents per serving whereas seasoned mixes can range from 60 cents to $1.20 per serving. 例如，一罐RiceSelect的Texmati稻米是30美分，而经验丰富的服务组合范围可以从60美分至1.20美元，每服务。

“One great time -- and money-saving tip -- is to cook all of your rice for the week at once and store the leftovers in the refrigerator,” says Deborah Locke, product manager for RiceSelect. “一个伟大的时间-和省钱的冰山-厨师是您所有的水稻一周一次和储存剩菜在冰箱，”洛克说，德博拉产品经理Ri ceSelect。 “The next time you are preparing a pilaf, casserole or rice salad, you are halfway there.” “下一次当您正准备pilaf ，沙锅或大米沙拉，你是一半。 ”

September is Whole Grains Month, and numerous studies have shown that people who eat whole grains, such as brown rice, as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. 9月是全谷物一个月，许多研究表明，人谁吃粗粮，如糙米，作为一个健康的饮食习惯有风险降低冠心病。 Eating whole grains may help regulate blood glucose levels in those with diabetes and studies also show people who consume more whole grains are better able to maintain a healthy weight. 吃粗粮，可以帮助调节血糖水平在那些患有糖尿病和研究也表明人谁消耗更多的谷物能够更好地保持健康的体重。 Plus, whole grains, like Texmati brown rice and RiceSelect’s Royal Blends, make a great compliment to other healthy foods like vegetables and lean protein. 此外，粗粮，如糙米Texmati和RiceSelect的皇家共混物，成为一名伟大的恭维到其他健康的食品像蔬菜和瘦蛋白。

Rice tastes great as well, which makes it perfect for the whole family to enjoy. 赖斯味道好极了，以及，这使得它适合全家人欣赏。 But when you head to the grocery store, don’t just pick up any generic brand. 但是当你去杂货店，不只是拿起任何通用的品牌。 Seek out a brand that you know was grown close to home. 寻找一个品牌，您知道是增长接近回家。

Buying locally-grown food is becoming more and more important for consumers who are concerned about minimizing their carbon footprints. 购买本地种植的粮食正变得越来越重要，消费者谁关心尽量减少其碳足迹。 RiceSelect, for example, grows and packages all of its products here in the United States.  And regardless of what you may have heard, there is currently an abundance of US grown rice. RiceSelect ，例如，增加和封装所有的产品在美国。无论是您可能已经听说，目前大量的美国种植大米。

More than 100 recipes for the family to enjoy are available at www.riceselect.com. 100多名食谱家庭享受可在www.riceselect.com 。 The recipes range from salads and side dishes to entrees and desserts. 食谱范围从沙拉和小菜，以主菜和甜点。 Here are a few of them: 下面是其中一些：

* Brown Rice Black Bean Burrito *糙米黑豆Burrito
Yield: Makes six servings 股息：让六份

Ingredients: 成份：
1 Tbsp. 1大勺。 vegetable oil 植物油
1 medium onion, chopped 1部中型洋葱，切碎
2 cloves garlic, minced 第2丁香大蒜，肉末
1 1/2 tsp. 1 / 2小勺。 chili powder 辣椒粉
1/2 tsp. 1 / 2小勺。 cumin 小茴香
3 cups cooked Texmati Brown Rice 3杯煮熟的糙米Texmati
1 15- or 16-oz. 1 15 -或1 6盎司 can black beans, drained and rinsed 可以黑豆，排水和冲洗
1 11-oz. 1月11号，盎司 can corn, drained 可以玉米，耗尽
6 8-inch flour tortillas 6月8日英寸面粉饼
3/4 cup or 6 oz. 3 / 4杯或六盎司 shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 切碎减少脂肪的切达干酪
2 green onions, thinly sliced 第2葱，薄切片
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 / 4杯平原低脂肪酸奶
1/4 cup prepared salsa 1 / 4杯准备萨尔萨

Directions: 方向：
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin. 热油大熟了中期高温，直到热。购买葱，大蒜，辣椒粉和孜然。 Saute 3 to 5 minutes until onion is tender. 炒3至5分钟后洋葱的投标。 Add rice, beans and corn. Cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated. 购买大米，豆类和玉米。库克，搅拌2至3分钟后的混合物加热彻底。 Remove from the heat. 删除的热量。

Spoon 1/2 cup of the rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. 匙1 / 2杯大米混合了中心的每一个饼。 Top each with 2 Tbsp. 顶部每2大勺。 cheese, 1 Tbsp. 奶酪， 1大勺。 green onion and 1 Tbsp. 葱和1大勺。 yogurt. 酸奶。 Roll the tortilla up and top with 1 Tbsp. 轧辊的玉米饼和顶端的1大勺。 salsa. 萨尔萨。

To save time, when cooking the rice for the burritos, double the recipe on the label and use the leftover rice in another dish, like Cremini Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Rice Soup, later in the week. 为了节省时间，烹调时，大米的burritos ，双处方上的标签和使用水稻遗留在另一菜，像Cremini烤蘑菇和大蒜米汤，在本周晚些时候。

* Cremini Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Rice Soup * Cremini烤蘑菇和大蒜米汤
Yield: Makes eight to 12 servings 股息：让8到12份

Ingredients: 成份：
1/3 cup butter 1 / 3杯黄油
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 一磅cremini蘑菇，切片
1 large sweet mild onion, finely chopped 1台大型轻甜洋葱，切碎
3 cups cooked Texmati Brown Rice, divided 3杯煮熟的Texmati糙米，除以
1 (6 1/2-oz.) container Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese 1 （ 6 1/2-oz 。 ）集装箱大蒜和草药涂抹奶酪
2 (14-oz.) cans roasted garlic seasoned chicken broth, divided 2 （ 14盎司）罐烤大蒜丰富的鸡汤，分为
2 cups water, additional if desired 2杯水，额外的话
8 slices pre-cooked ready-to-serve smoked bacon 第8片前的熟食提供随时可以熏腊肉
Salt and pepper to taste 盐和胡椒来品尝

Directions: 方向：
Melt butter in a large non-stick stockpot over medium-high heat. 熔体黄油在一个大不粘锅子中型高热量。 Add mushrooms and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring periodically. 购买香菇和洋葱;煮10分钟左右，搅拌定期。 Let the mixture cool slightly. 让混合物略有降温。 In a food processor or blender, combine mushroom mixture, 1-1/2 cups rice, cheese and 1 cup broth. 在食品加工或搅拌机，结合蘑菇混合物， 1-1/2杯大米，奶酪和1杯肉汤。 Pulse mixture until mushrooms are finely chopped but not pureed and mixture is thoroughly combined. 脉冲混合物，直至蘑菇切碎但pureed和混合物是彻底的总和。 Return mixture to stockpot; stir in remaining rice, broth and water. 返回合剂锅子;搅拌在剩下的米饭，肉汤和水。 Bring to a boil; cook uncovered over medium heat 5 minutes. 把烧开;厨师破获热5分钟。 Heat bacon slices between paper towels in microwave according to package directions. 热熏肉片之间纸巾在微波根据包的方向。 Chop bacon and set aside. 斩熏肉和搁置。 Add salt and pepper to soup to taste. 加入盐和胡椒，以汤的口味。 To serve, ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with bacon. 服务，包成碗汤;撒上熏肉。

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Delicious Ways to Add Whole Grains to Your Diet 美味的方法添加谷物，以你的饮食

(ARA) – Adding grains, especially whole grains, to your diet provides many healthy benefits. （ ARA ） -添加谷物，特别是谷物，以你的饮食提供了许多健康的好处。 Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than one-third of the daily recommended amount, according to the US Department of Agriculture. 令人遗憾的是，大多数美国人消耗只有不到三分之一的每日建议的金额，根据美国农业部的。 The good news is that now, more than ever, there are easy and delicious ways to add whole grains to your menus. 好消息是，现在比以往任何时候更容易有美味的方法添加谷物到您的菜单。

People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, largelybecause of the fiber they provide. 人们谁吃粗粮的一部分，健康的饮食习惯有风险降低冠心病， largelybecause光纤他们提供。 Eating whole grains, like brown rice, may help regulate blood glucose levels in those with diabetes and studies also show people who consume more whole grains are better able to maintain a healthy weight. 吃粗粮，如糙米，可能有助于调节血糖水平在那些患有糖尿病和研究也表明人谁消耗更多的谷物能够更好地保持健康的体重。

When most people hear the term “whole grains” they think of a slice of wheat bread. 当大多数人听到的“粗粮” ，他们觉得一片麦面包。 While wheat bread is one source, there are many others like rice and pastas, cereals and breads made with 100 percent whole grain instead of white processed flours. 虽然麦面包是一个来源，有许多其他类似的大米和面条，谷物和面包用百分之百的全麦而不是白色的面粉加工。

“Many people are surprised to learn that rice is a whole grain,” says Deborah Locke, product manager for RiceSelect. “So many of our favorites, from traditional Asian dishes to Cajun dishes like dirty rice, can be made healthier and more delicious by using Texmati brown rice.” “许多人都惊讶地得知，水稻是一个整体粮食， ”洛克说，德博拉产品经理RiceSelect 。 “因此，我们的许多收藏，来自亚洲传统菜肴，以美国南方地方菜一样肮脏的菜稻，可以更健康，更美味的使用Texmati糙米。 “

* At less than 110 calories per serving, brown rice is rich in nutrients as well as a filling and satisfying grain. *在不到110卡路里每服务，糙米含有丰富的营养物质，以及填补和满足粮食。 In addition to being cholesterol-free, less than one percent of the calories in rice come from fat. 除了胆固醇，无不到百分之一的大米热量来自脂肪。 Texmati brown rice is an all-natural whole grain with a popcorn aroma and nutty flavor that contains more fiber and antioxidants than refined grains. Texmati糙米是一种全天然谷物与爆米花香气和口味坚果含有更多的纤维和抗氧化剂比精制谷物。

Other delicious and easy ways to add whole grains to your diet include 其他美味和简单的方法添加谷物，以你的饮食包括：

* Start your day with a serving of whole grain breakfast cereal such as whole wheat flakes, muesli or a hearty bowl of oatmeal. *开始您的一天与服务的全麦谷类早餐如麦片全， muesli或爽朗一碗燕麦粥。

* Substitute white bread, rolls, crackers and tortillas with whole wheat and rye products. *代替白面包，面包卷，饼干和玉米饼与整个小麦和黑麦的产品。 Not only are they better for you, the taste of whole grain bread products is more complex and flavorful. 他们不仅是更好地为您的味道全谷类面包产品是更为复杂和可口。

* Instead of snacking on greasy chips, enjoy healthier handfuls of air-popped popcorn. *不要吃油腻的芯片，享受健康handfuls的空气突然爆米花。 Add flavor by sprinkling on garlic salt or other herbal seasoning. 新增喷灌风味的大蒜盐或其他中草药调味。

* Branch out and try less common whole grains such as amaranth, bulgur or quinoa. *处，并尝试不太常见的全麦食品，如苋菜，干或藜。 Amaranth can be added to soups and stews, bulgur can be added to meatloaf and stuffed into peppers, and quinoa can be mixed with egg and spices, made into patties and fried. 苋菜可以添加到食品和stews ，干可以添加到肉饼和塞进辣椒，和藜可混有鸡蛋和香料，制成饼和炸。

The experts at RiceSelect offer this easy, delicious, whole-grain summer recipe. 专家们在RiceSelect提供这种方便，好吃，整体谷物夏季食谱。

Wild Thyme Summer Salad 野生百里香夏日沙拉
Yield: Four servings 产量： 4份

3 cups cooked Texmati brown rice 3杯煮熟的糙米Texmati
2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed (chilled or at room temperature) 二熟牛肉，鸡肉的乳房无皮，立方（冷藏或在室温下）
1 (8.5 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 （ 8.5盎司）罐子晒干西红柿，排水和切碎
1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1 / 3杯切碎卡拉迈橄榄
1/2 cup of your favorite prepared vinaigrette 1 / 2杯您最喜爱的准备辣酱
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 / 4杯切碎新鲜百里香叶

Allow Texmati rice and chicken to cool. 允许Texmati大米和鸡肉冷却。 In a large bowl, combine rice, chicken, tomatoes, olives, vinaigrette and thyme. 在一个大碗，把大米，鸡肉，西红柿，橄榄，辣酱和麝香。 Toss well and serve chilled. 掷以及冰鲜和服务。

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To Lose Weight, Take a Breakfast Break 为了减肥，采取打破早餐

(ARA) – It is often difficult to prepare a nutritious breakfast when your mornings are already short on time. （ ARA ） -这往往是困难的准备营养早餐当你早上已经短的时间。 But you may want to think twice before skipping the meal altogether.There’s ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a must if you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 但是，你可能要三思而后跳过餐altogether.There的充分的证据表明，吃了有营养，均衡的早餐是必须的，如果你试图减肥和保持健康的生活方式。

Starting your day with a healthy meal not only improves your stamina and memory during those busy first hours, it also jumpstarts your metabolism for the day, says Bob Greene, an exercise physiologist, personal trainer to Oprah Winfrey and author of “The Best Life Diet.” In fact, several studies have found that breakfast eaters consume fewer calories throughout the course of the day than breakfast skippers. 从您的一天健康的膳食不仅提高你的耐力和内存在这些繁忙的头几个小时，但它也jumpstarts你的新陈代谢的一天，鲍勃说，格林的运动生理学家，私人教练，以奥普拉和作者的“生命的最佳饮食。 “事实上，几项研究发现，早餐吃消耗更少的热量在整个过程中，每天早餐比船长。

“People often pass on breakfast thinking that it will help cut calories,” Greene says. “人们常常通过早餐思想，这将有助于减少卡路里的摄入， ”格林说。 “Instead, they make up for those calories later on, often in the evening, as they raid the cupboards for chips, cookies and other high-calorie foods. “相反，他们弥补这些热量以后，常常在晚上，因为他们袭击的碗柜的芯片， cookies和其他高热量食品。 And, if people skip both breakfast and lunch, their metabolism may start slowing down. 而且，如果人们都跳过早餐和午餐，他们的新陈代谢可能会开始放慢。 That’s the last thing you need if you’re trying to shed pounds. 这是最后一件事情，如果你需要您试图摆脱英镑。 If you’re short on time, try a protein smoothie. 如果您的时间短 ， 尝试一种蛋白质时髦饮。 It provides a refreshing, on-the-go pick-me-up to keep you energized until lunch.” 它提供了一个令人耳目一新，在途中提神的，让您充满活力，直到吃午饭。 “

Smoothies are one of the easiest things to whip up at home with a blender and a little creativity. 果汁是一种简单的掀起在家里的搅拌器和一个小的创造力。 When you begin with a lean protein base like egg whites (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per smoothie), you’ll have a beverage that will help keep you full and satisfied. 当您从一个精干的蛋白蛋基地像白人（约1 / 4 〜 1 / 3为时髦饮一杯） ，您可以在饮料，这将有助于让你充分和满意。 Egg whites are an all-natural protein source that is fat-free, cholesterol-free and low in calories, making them ideal for a power breakfast. 卵白种人是一种全天然的蛋白质来源是无脂肪，高胆固醇的自由和低热量，从而使它们适合用于电力早餐。

Because they’ve been pasteurized and packaged in ready-to-pour cartons, AllWhites offer a safer and more convenient alternative to cracking and separating eggs. Look for AllWhites 100 percent all-natural egg whites in the dairy case of your local supermarket. 因为他们已经消毒和包装，随时准备投入纸盒， AllWhites提供一个更安全和更方便的替代裂解和分离卵子。查找AllWhites百分之百全天然的鸡蛋白人乳品情况下您当地的超市。

With your protein base in place, you can get creative with your favorite fruit and juices. 与您的蛋白质基地的地方，你可以创意与您最喜爱的水果和果汁。  The following recipe has just 282 calories, and is packed with 7 grams of fiber and antioxidants from green tea, raspberries and grapefruit juice to support healthy cells. 下面的食谱刚刚282卡路里，和包装7克纤维和抗氧化剂的绿茶，山莓和葡萄汁，支持健康细胞。 Pair it with a whole grain cracker spread with a little peanut butter, or a couple of tablespoons of nuts, and you’ll have a complete breakfast to enjoy either at home or on the way to work. 对用全麦饼干蔓延的小花生酱，或一对夫妇的汤匙坚果，你就会有一个完整的早餐享受无论在国内还是在上班的路上。

Raspberry Green Tea Protein Smoothie 树莓绿茶蛋白时髦饮

Ingredients: 成份：
1/2 cup white grapefruit juice 1 / 2杯白葡萄柚汁
1/3 cup ready-to-drink green tea 1 / 3杯即饮绿茶
1/2 cup raspberries (frozen or fresh) 1 / 2杯覆盆子（新鲜或冷冻）
3/4 cup (6 ounces) fat-free vanilla yogurt 3 / 4杯（ 6盎司）无脂肪酸奶香草
1/3 cup AllWhites 100 percent liquid whites 1 / 3杯AllWhites百分之百的液体白人

Directions: Combine all ingredients in blender. 方向：把所有成分的搅拌器。 Cover and blend until smooth. 封面和融合，直到顺利进行。 Serve immediately. 立即服务。

1 serving (16 ounces) 一日服务（ 16盎司）

For additional great tasting smoothie recipes and other healthy breakfast ideas visit www.betterneggs.com or www.thebestlife.com. 如需好味道时髦饮的食谱和其他的健康的早餐观念访问www.betterneggs.com或www.thebestlife.com 。

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The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios 心脏健康的好处开心果

(ARA) – Pistachios are a “super food” for health and fitness-focused Americans, according to a new Penn State study that examined the effects of pistachios on multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation. （ ARA ） -开心果是一种“超级食品”对健康和健身为重点的美国人，根据一项新的宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究，审查的影响开心果多个心血管病（ C VD）危险因素，包括胆固醇，血压和炎症。

A diet rich in pistachios packs a powerful nutrition punch, the study shows. 多吃开心果包在一个强大的营养冲压，研究报告显示。 Nutrition experts nationwide are now recommending pistachios as a heart-healthy snack or heart-smart ingredient to incorporate in favorite dishes. 营养专家目前全国开心果建议作为一个心脏健康的零食或心脏病的智能成分纳入喜爱的菜肴。

Snacking on pistachios has proved once again to have a positive impact on improving cardiovascular health, helping decrease common CVD risk factors. 吃开心果再次证明，以产生积极的影响改善心血管健康，共同帮助减少心血管病危险因素。 CVD remains the No. 1 cause of death in the US, with millions of Americans currently living with the disease. 化学气相沉积仍然排名第一的死因在美国，数以百万计的美国人目前居住的疾病。

In recent years, other promising research has shown the beneficial effects of consuming pistachios as part of a daily diet. 最近几年，其他有前途的研究表明的有利影响消费开心果的一部分，日常饮食。 Eating pistachios may reduce your body’s response to the stresses of everyday life. 吃开心果可降低你的身体的反应，强调日常生活。 Lifestyle changes, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can lessen biological reactions to stress. 生活方式的改变，加上健康的饮食和运动，可以减轻生物反应压力。

“Pistachios contain many important nutrients that contribute to their positive effect on health. “开心果含有许多重要的营养物质，有助于其积极影响健康。 Every new study adds another piece to the puzzle of how eating pistachios may benefit heart health,” says Dr. Constance Geiger, nutrition expert for the Western Pistachio Association (WPA), a voluntary association representing pistachio growers throughout the nation. 每一个新的研究增加了另外一个难题是如何吃开心果有利于心脏健康， “博士说康斯坦斯盖，营养专家西开心果协会（湿法磷酸） ，自愿协会，代表种植者阿月浑子在全国各地。

In July 2003, the Food and Drug Administration announced that eating most nuts, including pistachios, mayhelp reduce the risk of heart disease when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. 2003年7月，美国食品和药物管理局宣布，吃最坚果，包括开心果， mayhelp减少患心脏病的危险时，吃的一部分，饮食低饱和脂肪和胆固醇。 Since then, the US pistachio industry has committed to learning more about the nutritional benefits of pistachios and their impact on other health issues affecting Americans today. 自那时以来，美国的阿月浑子产业已更多地了解营养价值的开心果及其影响其他健康问题影响到今天的美国人。

Consider the following facts about the nutritional benefits of pistachios: 考虑以下事实的营养开心果带来的好处：

* Pistachios are a naturally cholesterol-free snack. *开心果是一个自然胆固醇免费点心。

* They are a great source of protein. *他们是一支伟大的蛋白质来源。

* Pistachios contain more than 10 percent of the Daily Value of dietary fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. *开心果含有超过百分之十的每日价值的膳食纤维和必要的维生素和矿物质。

* One serving of pistachios has as much potassium as half of a large banana. *一个服务的开心果已成为许多钾一半的大香蕉。

* The nuts primarily contain monounsaturated fat that has been linked with lowering cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. *主要的坚果含有单脂肪已与降低胆固醇水平和患心脏病的风险。

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