Cholesterol Readings – pt 2

Cholesterol is used by your body to make steroid hormones and bile salts and to maintain the structure of cell membranes. However, raised blood cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). This is because cholesterol can be deposited in arteries, making them narrower. This leads to a condition known as atherosclerosis.

Dangers of Eating Fast Foods

One of the major things that is missing from fast food are herbs and spices. Almost every fast food place I’ve ever visited has relied almost exclusively on salt, sugar and sauces to flavor their food (which consequently is why most of their food is actually devoid of flavor). But there are also dangers in fast foods.

Cholesterol Readings – pt 1

Everything I read says that salmon, tuna and other oily fish are good foods for lowering cholesterol. But on Nutrition Data, you note the high cholesterol content of these foods as “the bad.” Is everyone else misguided?

Health and Fitness Make the Difference Between Living Well and Living

Quality of life is what we all want. Good health helps us achieve a high quality of life. Fitness makes us want to live it every day. If you agree with these three premises, keep reading.