Dietitians reveal a specific type of milk could be slowing your metabolism and making you fat
Coconut milk is filled with saturated fats which can raise levels of bad cholesterol and be dangerous for the heart. But this type of fat is also high in calories. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Big Cholesterol Lie Won ’ t Die
I’ve been warning my patients and readers like you about Big Pharma’s cholesterol scam for more than two decades.
But my message continues to get lost in the unrelenting Big Lie presented by so-called experts in the FDA, AHA, and USDA.
Now, a new study confirms — once again — that there is no link whatsoever between what’s known as “bad” cholesterol and death as a result of heart disease in individuals over 60 years of age.1
In fact, the study found that 92% of people with high cholesterol actually lived longer.
You see, there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol. You need both to stay heal...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 28, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Heart Health Source Type: news
AHA News: Here's the Latest on Dietary Cholesterol and How It Fits In With a Healthy Diet
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- For more than half a century, scientists have debated the role of dietary cholesterol in a healthy diet. Because it was often associated with saturated fat, limiting dietary cholesterol –... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
The one item at Wendy's health experts say you should NEVER order
The Pretzel Bacon Pub Triple at Wendy's is the restaurant's most calorie-dense burger, coming in at 1530 calories. This is 75% of the standard limits. It's also high in saturated fat and cholesterol. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Myths About Cholesterol, Debunked
You may not recall every lab value from your last physical, but you probably remember one: Your cholesterol level.
If it’s higher than ideal, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2015 and 2018, almost 12% of U.S. adults ages 20 and up had high total cholesterol, defined as above 240 mg/dL. The type that physicians mostly worry about is LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, which is one component of that total.
Why do doctors care so much about cholesterol? First, “it predicts risk,” says Dr. Jeffrey Berger, a cardiologist and director of the C...
Source: TIME: Health - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katherine Hobson Tags: Uncategorized freelance healthscienceclimate heart health Source Type: news
Three 'heart-healthy' food swaps that could keep your cholesterol levels in check
An expert recommends simple food swaps for taking control of saturated fat and consequently cholesterol back. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Build a Healthier Sandwich
Sandwiches, which almost half of Americans eat on any given day, are a primary culprit for too much sodium, sugar and saturated fat. Here’s how to make a sandwich that’s better for you. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
These popular diets may help you lose weight but may not be so good for heart health
Some of the most popular diet plans may help with weight loss, which can lower the risk of heart disease. But an eating plan that includes a lot of unhealthy oils and saturated fats can raise the risk of heart disease, even if it does help reduce weight. That's why a committee of experts with the…#circulation #christophergardner #stanforduniversity #choose # #vegetarian #pescetarian #vegan #b12 #deepakbhatt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nestlé investors warn of ‘systemic risks’ from unhealthy foods
Company pushed to become less reliant on products high in sugar and saturated fats (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - April 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Is ice-cream good for you? Scientists divided on claims about health benefits
Suggestions in the US that eating the dessert can be beneficial have been greeted by a ripple of scepticism from British expertsDelicious, sweet and full of saturated fat, the concept of ice-cream as a health food is as ridiculous as it is compelling.But in what will be welcome news for many as Britain basks in warmer weather this week, an American public health historian has revealed how numerous studies over several decades have repeatedly found mysterious potential health benefits of the frozen dessert – only to be glossed over by scientists.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 15, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Miranda Bryant Tags: Health Ice-cream and sorbet Food & wellbeing Diets and dieting Science Society UK news Life and style Source Type: news
Five healthy foods that could raise your cholesterol levels, nutritionist urges warning
From Greek yoghurt to granola, certain healthy staples could be packed with saturated fat and sugar, raising your cholesterol levels, according to an expert. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The five best breakfast foods to lower your cholesterol - nutritionist's advice
Certain popular breakfast foods can be high in saturated fats, putting you at greater risk of raised cholesterol levels. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Build a Healthier Sandwich
Sandwiches, which almost half of Americans eat on any given day, are a primary culprit for too much sodium, sugar and saturated fat. Here’s how to make a sandwich that’s better for you. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vegan, Mediterranean diets have lower carbon footprints than standard U.S. diet
Twenty-six percent of the United States ’ total greenhouse gas emissions comes from food production and consumption. So what people choose to eat matters — to personal health and to the global climate.A new UCLA study published in the journal Nutrients finds that diets centered on plants and unprocessed foods benefit the health of both people and the planet.The study analyzed six diets: standard American, Mediterranean, vegan, paleo and keto, as well as “climatarian” — a diet that minimizes the consumption of red meats and other foods, such as out-of-season produce, that have large carbon footprints.Carbon dioxid...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Paleo, keto and ‘climatarian’ diets have lower carbon footprints than standard U.S. diet
Twenty-six percent of the United States ’ total greenhouse gas emissions comes from food production and consumption. So what people choose to eat matters — to personal health and to the global climate.A new UCLA study published in the journal Nutrients finds that diets centered on plants and unprocessed foods benefit the health of both people and the planet.The study analyzed six diets: standard American, Mediterranean, vegan, paleo and keto, as well as “climatarian” — a diet that minimizes the consumption of red meats and other foods, such as out-of-season produce, that have large carbon footprints.Carbon dioxid...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - March 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
