Archives for November 2012

Surviving the Thanksgiving Weight Gain

A lot of people spend their Thanksgiving in the kitchen cooking lots of recipes, basting the turkey and making the desserts. Weight gain over the holidays is a national pastime. Every year, most people pack on around 1 pound over the holiday season. Eat Breakfast Even if you think it is a good idea to […]

How Much Red Meat Should We Eat to Be Healthy ?

What is red meat? Beef, veal, pork and lamb. Does eating red meat causes cancer and cardiovascular disease? For cardiovascular disease, the answer is obvious. Some red meats are high in saturated fats, which raise blood cholesterol levels. High levels of bad cholesterol increase the chances of cardiovascular disease. With regards to cancer and other […]