When you’re on a ketogenic (keto) diet, you aren’t consuming the high-carbohydrate foods that instigate oxidation and the formation of dangerous plaque in your arteries. Instead, you replace those carbs with good fats that boost your HDL cholesterol levels and increase the size of LDL cholesterol particles — both of which help to balance your body’s natural cholesterol levels. Research has also shown that the keto diet, specifically, increases levels of HDL so it can corral LDL before it oxidizes;… Read More
Most people are familiar with “good” cholesterol, or HDL, and “bad” cholesterol, also known as LDL. Both kinds of lipoproteins transport cholesterol to the organs in your body that need it most. HDL is considered good for a couple of reasons. First, it collects the cholesterol not being used in your body, including clearing out LDL from the bloodstream, and returns it to the liver. There, the cholesterol is recycled or processed and disposed of as waste. Check Out the full article… Read More
Consistent lack of sleep not only leads to short-term health issues, it’s also proven to harm you in the long term. Continued sleep deprivation raises the risk for a number of chronic health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Researchers have found that people who sleep five or fewer hours per night have more calcium build-up in their heart artery walls and stiffer leg arteries than those who slept seven hours per night. Insufficient sleep can… Read More
Halloween candy: It’s been haunting you from every cubicle for weeks, and now it’s littered across your house thanks to your little goblins’ trick-or-treating efforts. In America, sugar is everywhere. From the candy bars we hand out at holidays to the sodas, fruit juices, and sports drinks we consume on a daily basis. It’s no wonder studies show that the average American consumes 160 pounds of sugar each year. Eating an excessive amount of added sugar can increase triglyceride levels,… Read More
You are what you eat — and your brain is no exception. Your gut has a direct connection to the brain along the gut-to-brain axis. Anything that passes through the gut goes into bloodstream, and ultimately goes to the brain. A healthy gut, therefore, positively impacts the brain. Unfortunately, the inverse is also true: poor gut health can lead to brain issues. To improve your brain’s health, start first with prebiotics — ingredients that induce the growth of beneficial microorganisms… Read More
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The modern world exposes us to a fast-paced rush that causes people to switch from one task to another task continuously throughout the day. Most people are unable to complete their daily work before the clock strikes five, which means they often have to sit until late at night in order to catch up on their overdue work. Then there is also the fact that we have to keep up with the demands of the modern lifestyle – we have… Read More
If you want to perform like a professional athlete, it’s not all about the training. More importantly, you are what you eat. Here are some tips to help athletes get stronger, faster, and healthier through meal planning. Read Newsmax: 4 Meal-Planning Tips for Athletes | Newsmax.com
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Check out Dr. Rob Silverman’s recently featured article from Consumer Health Digest discussing what to eliminate from your diet in an effort to improve your lifestyle. Article: STAMP Out Poor Nutrition
