heart health
March 28, 2018
Lowering cholesterol naturally Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in your liver. It is also found in many foods such as dairy, eggs, and meat. A certain amount of cholesterol is vital to your body, but too much, and you are at risk of heart disease and several other health problems. Cholesterol is essential in producing hormones, Vitamin D, and the acids that help digest food. You want to lower the bad cholesterol or LDL because it […]
March 10, 2018
What are those good fats? As usual, we tend to consider all types of fat to be bad. While saturated fats and trans fats are unhealthy and risk health, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for us. These good fats are necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system, the absorption of vitamins, cell maintenance, and the proper functioning of the immune system. They even help lower high cholesterol levels and decrease the chances of getting a heart attack. […]
March 3, 2018
You can enjoy fresh ingredients while avoiding all those high-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium processed foods with the right know-how. Best of all, you can learn how to guard your heart with these simple changes to your favorite recipes. Check out the five best heart-healthy recipe variations below. 1) Substitute whole grains for refined white flour It’s hard to find a baked good recipe that doesn’t use all-purpose flour. But refined white flour is a poor ingredient if you’re looking for […]
