Fat Free Citrus Mint Vinaigrette
Ingredients 20 oz. fat-free Greek yogurt 6 oz. lemon juice 4 oz. orange juice ½ cup orange marmalade 2 oz. fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped...
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Ingredients 1 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 mashed, ripened bananas 2 cups applesauce 2 egg whites 3 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 10 oz fresh...
View ArticleCrock Pot Applesauce
Ingredients 12 assorted medium-to-large sized apples (Select your apples based on the flavors you like) 4 cinnamon sticks 1 cup packed brown sugar (or Splenda brown sugar) 2 teaspoons lemon juice...
View ArticlePancakes
Ingredients 4 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups skim milk 1 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 egg whites Directions In a large bowl, combine the dry...
View ArticleTable of Contents
BREAKFAST Pancakes8 Blueberry Coffee Cake9 SOUPS Roasted Squash Soup10 SALADS Cucumber Salad11 Broccoli Salad12 DRESSINGS/SAUCES Fat-Free Basic & Red Wine Vinaigrette13 Fat-Free Citrus Mint...
View ArticleFat Free Basil & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients 16 oz. fat-free Greek yogurt 6 oz. red wine vinegar 2 oz. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 7 teaspoons light brown sugar Salt and...
View ArticleJoin Us September 24 for FH Awareness Day and the 2016 Tweet-a-Thon!
This year, Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Awareness Day is on September 24, 2016. It was initiated by The FH Foundation as part of their mission to raise awareness of FH in the public. The FH...
View ArticleAbout the Recipe Contributor
About the Recipe Contributor The story of this cookbook begins 15 years ago, when my husband – then 18 – discovered that his triglycerides were 10 times what is considered “normal levels.” Since that...
View ArticleRoasted Squash Soup
Ingredients: 8 cups roasted squash (see below for directions on how to roast) 6 garlic cloves (smashed) ½ onion, diced 4 carrots, sliced 3 apples, peeled and diced 1 pear, peeled and diced 2 potatoes,...
View ArticleSoy Ginger Dressing
Ingredients: 1/3 cup light soy sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2 teaspoons canola oil Directions: Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, rice...
View ArticleAwareness, Education, Advocacy + EQUALITY
The Foundation of the NLA (Foundation) added “Equality” as one of our core values on June 3, 2020. In light of the social injustice sweeping black communities across the country, and acknowledging a...
View ArticleShopping List for Heart Healthy Eating on a Budget
The Foundation of the National Lipid Association (NLA), as well as other health organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend choosing heart-healthy foods in your everyday meal...
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Pregnancy and Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
By Anandita Agarwala MD, Anne Goldberg MD, Robert Wild MD, MPH, PhD Heart Disease and Women Heart disease and strokes are the leading cause of death in women in the United States1. Symptoms of both...
View ArticleSupport for the HEART Act
July 29, 2020 On July 9, 2020 the Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) Act, a proposed bill to strengthen the review of rare disease treatments, was introduced by Representatives Paul...
View ArticleThank you to our 2020 Donors
2020 tested our communities and proved that we are stronger and more impactful together. The Foundation of the National Lipid Association is dedicated to providing resources to help patients and their...
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FAQs about Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scores
By Daniel Soffer, MD, FNLA and Nataliya Pyslar, MD What is a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score?It is a test result from a specialized computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart, referred to as a...
View ArticleWhich beverages are good for you?
Vishnu Priya Pulipati, MD and Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RDN, FNLA, CLS Have you ever gone into a store looking for a beverage and been overwhelmed by the many options available? With so many choices,...
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with dietary supplements for heart health?
Supplements are not a replacement for a healthy diet, statin medication, and physical activity. Speak with your doctor and/or registered dietitian/nutritionist about the quality, safety, and...
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