Cholesterol levels NOT connected to clogged arteries

This post includes a summary of a paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Vol 20, 1113-1117 and a recipe for sicilian hens.

Study title and authors:
Relationship between Serum Lipids and Aortic Atherosclerotic Lesions in Sudden Accidental Deaths in Guatemala City

Books:

JOSÉ MÉNDEZ PH.D.1 and CARLOS TEJADA M.D.1

1 From the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP), Guatemala, Central America
 
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ajcn.org/content/20/10/1113.short
 
Postmortem blood samples were collected from 43 individuals, who died suddenly in accidents in Guatemala City, within 2-5 hr after death.
 
The study revealed there was no connection between cholesterol levels at death and clogged arteries.

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Recipe of the day

Sicilian Hens

Food Mall: Cornish Hens

Ingredients:

2 Cornish hens, halved

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3 tbsp drained capers
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Chopped ripe olives

Instructions:
In food processor fitted with metal blade, combine almonds, capers, parsley, garlic, paprika, oil, salt & pepper. Process until finely chopped but not pureed. Pat mixture on all sides of Cornish hens. Place on rack in slow cooker (crock pot). If all hens do not fit on rack, place 2 halves on rack; lightly cover with heavy-duty foil. Arrange remaining halves on top of foil. Cover and cook on LOW 7-8 hours. Sprinkle with chopped olives.

Sicilian Hens