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| Trim The Forgotten Fat This Season |
Think you might have trouble sticking with that New Year's resolution to trim your tummy? A too-thick waistline, especially paired with high levels of a fat in the blood called triglycerides can greatly increase a woman's risk of developing coronary artery disease. Sister-to-Sister: Everyone Has a Heart, the only national foundation dedicated to screening women for heart disease risk factors, recently launched "The Good, The Bad, and The Forgotten Fat," an educational initiative to raise awareness about triglycerides, or the "Forgotten Fat." "We are challenging people this holiday season to trim all their fats," said Donnica Moore, MD, President of Sapphire Women's Health Group and an expert in women's health. "Triglycerides or the "Forgotten Fat" are a significant heart disease risk factor for women and another great reason to make healthy food choices during this festive time of year." Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are a type of fat found in the blood. High triglyceride levels can increase your risk for heart disease and are more common among people with larger waist lines. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150 mg/dL. To help families reduce intake of harmful fats and high starch foods, Sister to Sister is offering five delicious and easy-to-make recipes to ring in the New Year. "By making healthy food choices you can help to keep triglyceride levels in check," said nutritionist Pat Baird, MA, RD, FADA. "This delicious recipe for Tasty Pork Tenderloin with Sweet-n-Sour Braised Red Cabbage shows that we can eat healthily all year long, even during the holidays." High triglycerides are typically treated through a combination of healthier eating, increased exercise, and when necessary, medication. "Many women are walking around with risk factors such as increased triglycerides and don't even realize it," explained Dr. Moore. "We encourage everyone to get their triglycerides checked and to work with a healthcare professional to establish a personal treatment plan." Visit www.forgottenfat.com to download additional recipes and learn more about the benefits of maintaining a healthy triglyceride level. For more information, please contact Susan Rood at srood@chamberlainpr.com or 212-884-0643. We have developed an editorial website to help you download professional high resolution photographs of the recipes. Tasty Pork Tenderloin with Sweet-n-Sour Red Cabbage Makes 4 servings Here's a colorful take on a classic winter dish: It's spiced up with red cabbage, apple and dried apricots. 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon, extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons dried mustard powder 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 large cooking apple (Rome or Cortland), cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 10-ounce package shredded red cabbage 1/4 cup diced dried apricots 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon honey 1. Preheat oven to 425° F. 2. In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon of oil, mustard powder, and cloves; stir completely. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork, and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 160? F. Remove from oven and cover with foil. 3. In a large nonstick skillet heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and apple, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onion starts to brown and the apple is softened, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cabbage, apricots, vinegar, honey, and ½-cup water. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid reduces and the cabbage is wilted and soft. 4. Slice the meat thinly into 20 slices. Divide the meat, and cabbage mixture evenly among 4 dinner plates, and serve. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING (5 slices pork; and about 1 1/2 cups of the cabbage-apple mixture): Calories: 352; Protein: 38 grams; Carbohydrate: 22 grams; Fat: 12 grams: Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 101 milligrams; Sodium: 96 milligrams; Fiber: 4 grams |
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