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Heart-Healthy Fats: Understanding Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:30 +0000

Fats are good! I repeat: fats are good! … some of them. For decades, we’ve been told that all fats are bad for our health. But the truth is more nuanced—and more delicious. Your body actually needs certain fats to function properly, support heart health, and reduce inflammation. ...

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Some Fats Are Good!

Dr. Travis Simmons — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:24:01 +0000

Fats are good! I repeat: fats are good! … some of them. I’d like to give you an easy to understand summary of what to look for in foods to help you eat fewer bad fats and more healthy fats. You’ll see some common buzzwords in quotes.

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Bull’s Eyes ~ Dr. Katie’s Kitchen

Dr. Katie Keller — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:10:00 +0000

Who else had these growing up? We called them 'Bull’s Eyes' but I hear 'Egg in a Hole' is a common name as well. Comfort food doesn’t need to completely derail your healthy lifestyle.

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Your Doctor’s Thoughts on Intermittent Fasting

Dr. Katie Keller — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:04:30 +0000

We hear a lot about fasting or intermittent fasting these days. Questions about fasting diets come up often in my practice. This and other supposedly “fad” diets are all over the media, but is this one truly a fad?

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How To Keep Your Heart Healthy In These Stressful Times

Dr. Katie Keller — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:04:00 +0000

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is the number one killer in females as well, which is often overlooked. Men present with the more classic, grip-your-chest type of symptoms. Females notoriously present with more subtle symptoms, which may even feel like indigestion. This is not meant to scare you, just to keep you aware, and to help you start a conversation with your doctor. Below are a few of my favorite heart health recommendations: Take CoQ10 100 mg twice p

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Dr. Keller’s Mint & Chocolate Chip Health Smoothie

Dr. Katie Keller — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:11:00 +0000

This is my favorite healthy smoothie that tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream! This smoothie has several nutrition superstars, but did you know that mint has the additional benefit of helping with indigestion and nausea?

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Coffee: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. What’s In Your Cup?

Dr. Katie Keller — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:40:00 +0000

I know I’m not alone in my love for this warming morning ritual. It starts days, brings people together, and crosses cultures. I have cherished memories of sipping café con leche at the corner coffee shop in my mom’s hometown in Spain.

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The Three Supplements Everyone Needs

Dr. Katie Keller — Tue, 26 May 2020 19:01:00 +0000

I am a believer in supplements as part of a complete wellness routine and I recommend them to most of my patients. While eating a wide variety of nutrient dense foods and a “rainbow” of fruits and veggies is a great way to get vitamins and minerals, the truth is, it’s hard to get everything you need consistently.

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The Truth about Trick or Treating!

Dr. Katriny Ikbal — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:18:00 +0000

It is almost ironic that the eve of celebrating the dead cherishes a food that causes the most health problems in the world. Candy, whether it be the hard candy or chocolate variety, has sugar as the main ingredient. Sugar is being more widely accepted as the contributing cause of many medical issues including diabetes, cancer and even mood disorders in adults and kids.

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Pumpkin Carving Tips You Never Knew!

Dr. Katriny Ikbal — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:25:00 +0000

Pumpkin carving is a tradition which dates back hundreds of years ago that originated in Ireland when turnips and potatoes were actually used as Jack-o’-lanterns. Early Irish Americans transitioned to using pumpkins which turned into the classic Halloween tradition we celebrate today.

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