Occasionally, the 17-member band performs a piece from Ellington's earlier years and repeats it the way Ellington himself revised it in the later stages of his career. Staying well is easy as one, two, three Being sweet to your heart and staying healthy is as easy as one, two, three, said Janet Tietyen and Darlene Forester, Extension food and nutrition specialists in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Pay particular attention to the amount of saturated fat because it increases the level of blood cholesterol, a major risk factor in coronary heart disease. Try to replace some saturated fat with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats. Know your fibers.
Some foods contain soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol levels.
Others contain insoluble fiber that also is an important part of the diet because it promotes good bowel function and helps the body in other ways. Increase your intake of heart-healthy vitamins by eating a variety of foods, especially fruits, vegetables and grain products. Folic acid, a B vitamin, and vitamins C, E and beta carotene can help prevent coronary heart disease. Read food product labels to track your intake of saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. This also will help you consume heart-healthy amounts of soluble fiber and the vitamins that help prevent heart disease.