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Warm up to frozen foods! Stock your freezer with these heart-smart staples that are just as nutritious as fresh and so handy they'll help you eat a heart-healthy diet year-round.

"… these low-fat soy crumbles in place of ground beef in recipes such as sloppy joes or chili. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol …"

Articles

Lower Cholesterol with Statins

… statins: Pharmaceutical maker Merck & Co. has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve an over-the-counter (OTC) statin. In 2008, an FDA advisory panel rejected the proposed OTC switch for the third time since …

Can Artificial Sweeteners Harm Your Health?

… relationships between these sweeteners and negative health effects in humans, says Mike Herndon, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokesperson. But what about anecdotal complaints from consumers, such as those who say aspartame gives …

Aspirin for Your Heart

… together and forming clots. These clots can block blood vessels, causing heart attacks and strokes. The Food and Drug Administration has approved labels that say aspirin can help people who have survived a heart attack, but the American …

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

… to manage some Alzheimer's-related symptoms. There are five drugs presently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Alzheimer's. For treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's, the most …

Diet Pills: Are They Worth It?

… stave off a diagnosis of type 2. Two prescription medications to treat obesity are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for long-term use (longer than six months): sibutramine (Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical). An …

Choosing a Toothpaste

… designed to arrest gingivitis, or early gum disease, are the latest contenders in the toothpaste wars. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved one paste that aims to fight gingivitis, as well as cavities, tartar, and plaque …

Slide Shows

Think Before You Eat: 15 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes

… to fast-food burgers, fries, and shakes, check out these great food tips: According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 40 percent of trans fats consumed in the United States come from commercially made baked goods …

Save Money on Diabetes Medications

… meds online, check out articles from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at fda.gov/oc/buyonline . Order by mail. Some … storage of medications is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Drugs sold outside the United States lack …

Less-Ouch Blood Sugar Tests

… such as after a meal or workout, after taking insulin, or when you're sick or stressed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests drawing blood from a fingertip rather than an alternate site if you think your blood glucose is …

What You Should Know About Sugar Substitutes

… Sucralose, saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and neotame all have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as food additives, provided the amounts consumed are below the Acceptable Daily Intake (the level a person …

Insulin and Other Diabetes Meds: The Benefits of Early Treatment

… it got to work. Medications: Injectable pramlintide (Symlin). This drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people who take mealtime insulin. Incretins: Two of the dominant incretins are glucagons-like peptide …

Tips to Lower Blood Pressure

… Juanita Noid, 62, PWD type 2, of Oxford, Georgia. Craig suggests limiting sodium to what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines as healthy -- no more than 800 mg for entrees and 480 mg for sides. Try this: Purchase …