Cardiovascular system

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Ask the experts: Hydrogenated fat

Q: "I recall listening to an American cardiologist on television last year discussing...

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Ask the experts: Salmon and omega-3

Q: "I am 64 and try to eat fresh NZ-farmed salmon at least...

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Ask the experts: Chocolate to reduce cholesterol

Q: "News reports recently quoted research from the American Heart Association where people...

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Ask the experts: Breastfeeding and salt

Q: "Why am I craving salt? I am breastfeeding my third child, who...

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Ask the experts: Sterol-enriched spread

Q: "Before finding out I had high cholesterol I never used butter or...

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Ask the experts: Omega-3 from fish

Q: "I know I should be eating more oily fish for omega-3. However,...

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Ask the experts: Blood pressure

Q: "I am looking for ways to lower my husband's blood pressure via...

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Ask the experts: Boiling mince

Q: "I've just read that boiling mince in water and draining in a...

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Ask the experts: Cheese and trans fat

Q: "I have been happily making more vegetarian meals, which tend to be...

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Ask the experts: Lecithin

Q: "I have been working on getting my cholesterol down and a friend...

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Ask the experts: Sources of iodine

Q: "If you reduce the amount of salt added to your food, are...

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Ask the experts: Wholegrain oats

Q: "I have read that wholegrain oats help to reduce the amount of...

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Ask the experts: Cholesterol in seafood

Q: "Can you please tell me what the cholesterol level is for mussels,...

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Ask the experts: Kebabs

Q: "Lately we have been eating kebabs as a healthy option. But Jamie...

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Ask the experts: Healthy cooking oils

Q: "I was told grape seed oil is the best cooking oil. Is...

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Ask the experts: Raw nuts

Q: "I've been hearing a lot about eating raw nuts as a snack...

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Ask the experts: Sugar and fat

Senior nutritionist Rose Carr answers your questions about sugar and fat. Q. When given the...

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Ask the experts: Saturated fat and heart disease

Q: "I've heard people say there's no evidence that saturated fat causes heart...

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