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Mark A. East, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Dr. East received his Medical Degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology were completed at Duke University Medical Center where he was distinguished as Assistant Chief Resident of Internal Medicine and Chief Fellow at Duke Clinical Research Institute.
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Food label-Fats:
Saturated vs Trans:
I tell my patients to read food labels carefully when trying to lower their cholesterol and LDL. Closely look at the Saturated Fat and Trans Fat on each food label, as high amounts can raise your total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. The American Heart Association recommends the following:
Saturated Fat: intake should be less than 6% of total daily calories.
Trans Fat: intake should be less that 1% of total daily calories.
Banana Nut Overnight Oats
1/3 cup of rolled oats
¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt
½ cup of skim milk (or almond milk)
1 tbsp of honey (or sugar substitute)
1tsp of cinnamon
½ ripened banana, mashed
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
1 tbsp chi seeds (optional for added fiber)
Combine all ingredients in a mason jar (16oz jar is ideal). Place lid on jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or until all ingredients mixed well.
Place mason jar in fridge overnight. In the morning, removed the lid and stir. Feel free to add toppings like extra walnuts, banana slices, and a drizzle of honey. This recipe is low fat…high fiber…and delicious.
