Study title and authors:
Cholesterol lowering and mortality: time for a new paradigm?
de Lorgeril M, Salen P.
Laboratoire Nutrition, Vieillissement et Maladies Cardiovasculaires, Faculté de Médecine, Domaine de la Merci, 38056 La Tronche, Grenoble, France. michel.delorgeril@ujf-grenoble.fr
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16875805
Dr. de Lorgeril states: "Careful analysis of the available data, including randomised trials, indicates that, contrary to a widespread opinion, cholesterol
lowering does not appear to be a very effective way of reducing cardiac and overall mortality in the general population".More information on this subject: Books
: Scientific Studies : Websites : Videos : Food Mall
Recipe of the day
Puffy Omelet
Ingredients:
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tbsp. butter
Instructions:
Beat egg whites and water in small mixer bowl until stiff but not dry.
Beat egg yolks and pepper in another bowl until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Fold into egg whites.
Heat butter in 10-inch ovenproof skillet until hot enough to sizzle drop of water. Pour omelet mixture into skillet; level surface gently. Reduce heat. Cook slowly until puffy and light brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. (Lift omelet at edge to look at color.)
Cook uncovered in 325 degree oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Tilt skillet; slip pancake turner or spatula under omelet to loosen. Fold omelet in half, being careful not to break it. Slip onto warm plate.