Tag: food

Tips for Low Cholesterol Eationg

You need to understand that it is not enough to just have high levels of good cholesterol. The ratio of good to bad cholesterol is important.  This is because you can still get a heart attack if you have a high HDL level but also a high LDL level.  This is why it is so important to eat those lower cholesterol foods as much as […]

Understanding Good Polyunstaurated Fats

There are basically two types of good polyunsaturated fats that we can obtain from food. These are the Omega-3 and the Omega-6 fats that are found in dietary fats and oils.   You are probably already familiar with the Omega 3 fatty acids. There has been a big deal made in the media about how these fats actually help protect the heart from cardiovascular disease […]

What You Should Know About Fasting

Fasting is one of the mankind’s oldest and most efficient ways to banish the toxins that build up in the body as the result of the pollutants that are everywhere in the environment. There are toxins in the air that we breathe. There are also chemicals in the water and food that we consume. When these chemicals, waste and poisons build up in the bloodstream […]

Alpha Lipoic Acid Keeps You Fit and Young

If you are trying to stay fit and look as young as possible than you might try supplementation with Alpha Lipoic Acid. Alpha Lipoic Acid is one of the most potent multi-taskers when it comes to increasing the effectiveness y of the antioxidants you get through fresh foods and supplements.  This supplement  is often called the “universal” antioxidant because of its ability to boost glutathione […]