Study title and authors:
Enhanced peripheral vasodilation in humans after a fatty meal
Olli T. Raitakari, MD, PhD* , Nicole Lai, BMedSci, MNutrDiet, Kaye Griffiths, DMU*, Robyn McCredie, BSc*, David Sullivan, MB, BS, FRCPA, FRACP and David S. Celermajer, MB, BS, PhD, FRACP*
* Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, AustraliaDepartment of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Department of Clinical Physiology, Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland
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This study can be accessed at: http://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/full/36/2/417The study sought to examine the effects of a fatty meal on artery diameter and blood flow. Twelve volunteers were studied before, 3 h after, and 6 h after a high-fat meal (1030 kcal, 61 g fat) rich in saturated fat, and 10 were restudied after a similar meal rich in monounsaturated fat.
Raitakari found that artery diameters widened and blood flow improved after both high fat meals
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Recipe of the day
Bangers and Mash
Ingredients:
1 package sausages Food Mall: Sausages
2 medium leeks cut into rings and halved
2 cups nothing added apple cider
2 tbs wholegrain mustard
Directions:
1. Wash and dry leeks.
2. Heat 2 tbs of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown sausages on all sides and remove from pan.
3. Add in more oil if necessary and brown leeks.
4. Once leeks are soft and a bit caramelized, put sausages back in pan along with the apple cider. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add in mustard and toss to coat.
6. Serve
