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Katelyn Lynn
Katelyn Lynn has been writing health and wellness articles since 2007. Her work appears on various websites. Lynn is a certified holistic health practitioner who specializes in orthomolecular medicine and preventative modalities. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health sciences from TUI University and has extensive experience in botany and horticulture.
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The American diet has been, for many generations, a diet high in saturated fats, low in fiber, and one that typically favors convenience over nutrition. Many prepackaged foods contain both saturated fats and trans-fats, which contribute to numerous health issues.
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High Blood Pressure Concealed sodium is found in many foods in the American diet (fast foods, canned soups and processed cheeses, for example). Too much sodium can lead to hypertension/high blood pressure. A study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that a reduction in sodium intake from processed foods can lower blood pressure.
Diabetes Harvard School of Public Health states that a high glycemic load (found in white bread, refined cereals, sugary foods and baked goods, for example) combined with a low-fiber diet increases the risk of developing diabetes. Sponsored Links Atkins - Official Site Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 2 Weeks* Get Your Free Weight Loss Kit Today www.Atkins.com High Cholesterol A person can develop both high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels from a diet high in saturated fats, alcohol and trans-fats. A study documented in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that heart-related health problems are reduced when triglyceride and cholesterol levels are lowered.
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Katelyn Lynn
Katelyn Lynn has been writing health and wellness articles since 2007. Her work appears on various websites. Lynn is a certified holistic health practitioner who specializes in orthomolecular medicine and preventative modalities. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health sciences from TUI University and has extensive experience in botany and horticulture.
By Katelyn Lynn, eHow Contributor
Print this article
The American diet has been, for many generations, a diet high in saturated fats, low in fiber, and one that typically favors convenience over nutrition. Many prepackaged foods contain both saturated fats and trans-fats, which contribute to numerous health issues.
Other People Are Reading American BeautyAmerican Beauty Typical Average American DietTypical Average American Diet
High Blood Pressure Concealed sodium is found in many foods in the American diet (fast foods, canned soups and processed cheeses, for example). Too much sodium can lead to hypertension/high blood pressure. A study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that a reduction in sodium intake from processed foods can lower blood pressure.
Diabetes Harvard School of Public Health states that a high glycemic load (found in white bread, refined cereals, sugary foods and baked goods, for example) combined with a low-fiber diet increases the risk of developing diabetes. Sponsored Links Atkins - Official Site Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 2 Weeks* Get Your Free Weight Loss Kit Today www.Atkins.com High Cholesterol A person can develop both high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels from a diet high in saturated fats, alcohol and trans-fats. A study documented in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that heart-related health problems are reduced when triglyceride and cholesterol levels are lowered.
Weight Issues Consuming