Breakfast cereals are not all created equal. To find the most nutritionally complete cereal, you need to become an ingredient list expert. The most beneficial word found on a cereal label is “whole.” You are specifically looking for the term “whole grain.” All other expressions like multigrain, bran, even 100% wheat are misleading because while [...]
Chocolate: More Antioxidants Than Fruit to Give Many Benefits
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sweet and winning. Chocolate and cocoa have more antioxidants than fruits, as they offer higher doses of polyphenols and flavanoids. The list was created by a search for the Hershey Center for Nutrition & Health, directed by Dr. Debra Miller and published in the Chemistry Central Journal. Dr. Miller and his colleagues have selected cocoa [...]
The Lancet: Here is the map of the World’s big killers
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In just thirty years obesity rates have doubled in the world while have been observed decreased levels of blood pressure and total cholesterol. These are the results of three large studies published in the Lancet in recent days and created by an international team of researchers coordinated by the ‘Imperial College London and the Harvard [...]
A Balanced Diet to Eliminate Trans Fats
January 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A balanced diet needs a reduction of trans fats, even if they are contained in delicious food. What? The so-called junk food (chips, burgers, fries and sweets packaged). We know that all these foods are undermining the line and health, increase the value of cholesterol and put a strain on the arteries and heart. I’m [...]
How Much Does Beer Consumption Affect a Cholesterol Test ?
January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When a doctor orders a cholesterol test, patients are told to fast at least 12 hours before blood is draw. This means no eating or drinking for the 12 hour period, though some clinics will tell patients they can have water. Fasting is done because it allows the blood test to give the doctor an [...]
Can the Military Force me to Take Cholesterol Lowering Medications?
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Short answer: no. The military doesn’t have the authorization to force you to take anything; only a doctor does. Long answer: When you arrive for basic training, all your civilian medication will be confiscated, including OTC drugs and doctor prescriptions. You’ll be evaluated by military personnel to determine your health concerns. If medication is necessary, [...]
How to Eat a Less Meat Diet and Recipes Without Red Meat
December 31, 2010 By 5 Comments
Mediterranean Diet Meatless Daily Menu Have you thought lately about how to reduce red meat consumption? A diet without red meat offers the following benefits: • Reduces your saturated fat consumption • Decreases your chances of having breast cancer (colorectal cancer if you’re a man) • Dramatically decreases your environmental footprint • Saves you money [...]
Can Exercise and Lowering My Cholesterol Help Impotence?
December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Impotence (or Erectile Dysfunction) has many causes. If you have discussed the issue with your medical provider and they have tested for any other underlying causes than it is possible high cholesterol may be causing the issues. While it is significantly improbable that high cholesterol is the culprit ruining your sex life, there is a [...]
Milk and Dairy Products Reduce the Risk of Diabetes 2
December 24, 2010 By 1 Comment
The consumption of milk and dairy products (according to a study presented by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston) can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 60%. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, identifies in acid trans-palmitoleic, found almost exclusively in milk and its derivatives, the substances [...]
What is the Link Between High Cholesterol Levels and Sodium Valproate?
December 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sodium valproate, also sold under the brand names Depakene, Episenta and Epilim, is an anti-seizure drug used to treat epilepsy and severe cases of bipolar disorder. This drug works on the brain tissue to prevent seizures, and comes in injectable and oral forms. It is sometimes used to treat migraines. Like other anti-convulsive drugs, sodium [...]
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