Everyday Health
Feb 2, 2012 - - Public
If you’re one of the 100 million Americans with unhealthy cholesterol levels, heart-healthy lifestyle changes are crucial!
Know Your Cholesterol Levels
Talk With Your Doctor
Start Exercising for Better Cholesterol Levels
Devour Nutrition Labels
Eat Heart-Healthy Fish Twice a Week
Reduce Portions to Lower Cholesterol
Increase Heart-Healthy Fruits, Vegetables, and Beans
Stop Smoking to Stop High Cholesterol
Lower Stress for Lower Cholesterol
Talk With Your Doctor
Start Exercising for Better Cholesterol Levels
Devour Nutrition Labels
Eat Heart-Healthy Fish Twice a Week
Reduce Portions to Lower Cholesterol
Increase Heart-Healthy Fruits, Vegetables, and Beans
Stop Smoking to Stop High Cholesterol
Lower Stress for Lower Cholesterol
Ward Plunet
Yesterday 3:59 AM - Public
Slightly elevated blood glucose levels increase risk of heart disease
Try not to let your blood glucose levels rise too high.
New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that even slightly higher levels of glucose in the blood noticeably increase the risk of ischemic heart disease.
It is not only diabetics who risk heart-related problems resulting from lifelong above-average blood glucose levels. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that even a slightly elevated level of blood glucose in non-diabetic people results in a conspicuously greater risk of ischemic heart disease.
These results surprised the research team behind the study, because until now cholesterol had quite legitimately been declared the paramount threat to global heart health.
Try not to let your blood glucose levels rise too high.
New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that even slightly higher levels of glucose in the blood noticeably increase the risk of ischemic heart disease.
It is not only diabetics who risk heart-related problems resulting from lifelong above-average blood glucose levels. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that even a slightly elevated level of blood glucose in non-diabetic people results in a conspicuously greater risk of ischemic heart disease.
These results surprised the research team behind the study, because until now cholesterol had quite legitimately been declared the paramount threat to global heart health.
A 25-year study that focused on #diet and #heartdisease risk factors in northern Swedes, suggests low-carb, high-fat diets could be to blame for the upsurge in unhealthy levels.
GymAdvisor
Yesterday 5:35 PM - Public
Healthy fruit options
All fruits offer health benefits, but the following 25 stand out as nutrient dense powerhouses with the most disease fighting potential.
Apple: contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which can help lower the chance of developing diabetes and asthma.
Avocado: contain healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower cholesterol levels when eaten instead of harmful saturated fats.
Banana: contain more potassium than most fruit and can help lower blood pressure levels.
Blackberry: contain powerful antioxidant anthocyanin, which can help reduce the risk of stroke and cancer.
Blueberry: can help lower the risk of developing age-related diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Cantaloupe: contain antioxidant beta-carotene, which can help reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
Cherry: contain anthocyanin, which can help reduce inflammation and ease the pain of arthritis and gout.
Cranberry: contain antibacterial properties and can help treat and prevent urinary tract infections.
Goji berry: contains 6 vitamins, 21 minerals and a number of antioxidants. They have been linked to the prevention of diabetes and cancer.
Grape: contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help prevent heart disease by reducing blood pressure levels and lowering the risk of blood clots.
Grapefruit (pink): contains pectin, a soluble fibre that can help lower cholesterol levels.
Kiwi: contains more vitamin C than oranges and can help in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
Mango: contain antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help protect vision and reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Orange: contain a phytochemical called hesperidin, which can lower triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.
Did you know? The edible white part of the orange rind has nearly the same amount of vitamin C as the flesh.
Papaya: contain papain, an enzyme that aids digestion. Their high vitamin A content aids in maintaining the health of the skin.
Peach: contain vitamin A, which help regulate the immune system and can help fight off infections.
Pineapple: contain a natural enzyme called bromelain, which breaks down protein and helps aid digestion.
Pomegranate: contain antioxidant tannins, which can protect the heart.
Prune: contain the mineral boron, which can help prevent osteoporosis. They also have a mild laxative effect due to their high content of a natural sugar called sorbitol.
Raspberry: contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that can help prevent cervical cancer.
Strawberry: contain antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Tomato: contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant that can help reduce cholesterol levels and protect against advanced-stage prostate cancer.
Watermelon: contains 92% water and provides a healthy complement to a weight loss programme because it is low in calories and satisfies the sweet tooth.
#gymadvisor #stayhealthy
All fruits offer health benefits, but the following 25 stand out as nutrient dense powerhouses with the most disease fighting potential.
Apple: contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which can help lower the chance of developing diabetes and asthma.
Avocado: contain healthy monounsaturated fats that can help lower cholesterol levels when eaten instead of harmful saturated fats.
Banana: contain more potassium than most fruit and can help lower blood pressure levels.
Blackberry: contain powerful antioxidant anthocyanin, which can help reduce the risk of stroke and cancer.
Blueberry: can help lower the risk of developing age-related diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Cantaloupe: contain antioxidant beta-carotene, which can help reduce the risk of developing cataracts.
Cherry: contain anthocyanin, which can help reduce inflammation and ease the pain of arthritis and gout.
Cranberry: contain antibacterial properties and can help treat and prevent urinary tract infections.
Goji berry: contains 6 vitamins, 21 minerals and a number of antioxidants. They have been linked to the prevention of diabetes and cancer.
Grape: contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help prevent heart disease by reducing blood pressure levels and lowering the risk of blood clots.
Grapefruit (pink): contains pectin, a soluble fibre that can help lower cholesterol levels.
Kiwi: contains more vitamin C than oranges and can help in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
Mango: contain antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help protect vision and reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Orange: contain a phytochemical called hesperidin, which can lower triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels.
Did you know? The edible white part of the orange rind has nearly the same amount of vitamin C as the flesh.
Papaya: contain papain, an enzyme that aids digestion. Their high vitamin A content aids in maintaining the health of the skin.
Peach: contain vitamin A, which help regulate the immune system and can help fight off infections.
Pineapple: contain a natural enzyme called bromelain, which breaks down protein and helps aid digestion.
Pomegranate: contain antioxidant tannins, which can protect the heart.
Prune: contain the mineral boron, which can help prevent osteoporosis. They also have a mild laxative effect due to their high content of a natural sugar called sorbitol.
Raspberry: contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that can help prevent cervical cancer.
Strawberry: contain antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Tomato: contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant that can help reduce cholesterol levels and protect against advanced-stage prostate cancer.
Watermelon: contains 92% water and provides a healthy complement to a weight loss programme because it is low in calories and satisfies the sweet tooth.
#gymadvisor #stayhealthy
Scott Johnson
Jun 11, 2012 - - Public
High-fat, low-carb diets are not good for your health. #diet #heartdisease
From the web
By Claire Bates The popular Atkins diet could be putting people at increased risk of heart disease, according to a 25-year study. Researchers from Sweden found the introduction of the low-carbohydrate regime led to a surge in saturated fat intake in 2004, with a spike in cholesterol levels three ...
Ben Greenfield Fitness
Apr 22, 2012 - Public
Did you know that eating nuts can lower risks of diabetes and heart disease? According to a recent study from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, people who consume nuts on a regular bases have higher levels of "good" cholesterol and lower levels of C-reactive protein - an inflammation marker associated with heart disease). The study included 13, 292 adults whose diets were analyzed over the course of 5 years. Results indicated that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 5% lower among those that regularly consumed nuts than those that did not. Although the benefits of nuts have long been wide spread, it should be noted that this study was funded by the non-profit International Tree Nut Council Nutrition Research & Education Foundation. Just remember not to eat too many as the caloric content of nuts is very high.
For more information, visit the link below.
And checkout Ben's website for more information on the benifits of nuts
http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/02/why-fat-is-good-2/
Posted By: Samantha Lukban
NutriFit4Life.blogspot.com
For more information, visit the link below.
And checkout Ben's website for more information on the benifits of nuts
http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/02/why-fat-is-good-2/
Posted By: Samantha Lukban
NutriFit4Life.blogspot.com
Lorna Salgado
May 17, 2012 (edited) - Public
The name alone sounds so encouraging: HDL, the “good cholesterol.” The more of it in your blood, the lower your risk of heart disease. So bringing up HDL levels has got to be good for health.
Or so the theory went.
Now, a new study that makes use of powerful databases of genetic information has found that raising HDL levels may not make any difference to heart disease risk. People who inherit genes that give them naturally higher HDL levels throughout life have no less heart disease than those who inherit genes that give them slightly lower levels. If HDL were protective, those with genes causing higher levels should have had less heart disease.
Researchers not associated with the study, published online Wednesday in The Lancet, found the results compelling and disturbing. Companies are actively developing and testing drugs that raise HDL, although three recent studies of such treatments have failed. And patients with low HDL levels are often told to try to raise them by exercising or dieting or even by taking niacin, which raised HDL but failed to lower heart disease risk in a recent clinical trial.
Or so the theory went.
Now, a new study that makes use of powerful databases of genetic information has found that raising HDL levels may not make any difference to heart disease risk. People who inherit genes that give them naturally higher HDL levels throughout life have no less heart disease than those who inherit genes that give them slightly lower levels. If HDL were protective, those with genes causing higher levels should have had less heart disease.
Researchers not associated with the study, published online Wednesday in The Lancet, found the results compelling and disturbing. Companies are actively developing and testing drugs that raise HDL, although three recent studies of such treatments have failed. And patients with low HDL levels are often told to try to raise them by exercising or dieting or even by taking niacin, which raised HDL but failed to lower heart disease risk in a recent clinical trial.
Joseph KaneMay 17, 2012
What a bombshell! Don't be surprised when the drug companies (who've already spent billions on research for HDL-increasing drugs) fight this tooth and claw.
Harold Carey Jr.
Dec 30, 2011 (edited) - Public
Mainstreaming of Vegan Diets
Research has found that people who follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle enjoy a number of health benefits, Sheth said. These include:
- Lower cholesterol levels.
- Lower blood pressure.
- A healthier body mass index.
- Decreased risk for heart disease.
- Decreased risk for cancer.
- Better control and prevention of diabetes.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120152.html
Research has found that people who follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle enjoy a number of health benefits, Sheth said. These include:
- Lower cholesterol levels.
- Lower blood pressure.
- A healthier body mass index.
- Decreased risk for heart disease.
- Decreased risk for cancer.
- Better control and prevention of diabetes.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_120152.html
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