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Cholesterol no longer a risk factor for heart disease. Look to CRP?
Dr. James Stein, MD from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, praised the JUPITER study for exposing the fact that current therapeutic LDL-cholesterol levels are not only arbitrary,...
View ArticleSturated fat doesn’t lead to heart disease
A recently published meta-analysis looked at 347,747 subjects in twenty-one studies to summarize the evidence related to the association of dietary saturated fat with risk of coronary heart disease...
View Article8 reasons to eat more saturated fat
Sources of saturated fat: Beef, beef tallow (fat), dairy, palm oil, coconut oil. Saturated fats? roles in the body include: [1] ? They constitute at least 50% of our cell membranes and give our cells...
View ArticleTrans fat needs a warning label
Trans fat roles in the body include: ? Lowers high density lipoproteins (HDL), otherwise known as the ?good cholesterol?.2 ? Raises low density lipoproteins (LDL), otherwise known as the ?bad...
View ArticleVeggies vs animals
A study published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease, 28 February, 2009, found vitamin K consumption to strongly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This finding surfaced with...
View ArticleCoconut oil for optimum health
Taken from the fruit portion of the seed off the coconut palm tree, coconut oil is one the most beneficial foods you can consume. In tropical regions where coconut oil or fat is a large portion of...
View ArticleMore good news for saturated fat
A meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (March 2010 9(3)535-546), combined the relative risk rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) from 21 studies. This Mega-analysis...
View ArticleU.S. News and World Report; Best hospitals of 2010-2011
US News and World Report ranks America’s hospitals? They also rank colleges, law schools and medical schools. I’ve read that these institutions go through great lengths to improve their standings...
View ArticleDebunking salt myths
There are many myths about salt. The following are all false: Myth 1: There is no difference between unrefined sea salt and refined table salt. Unrefined salt contains over 80 minerals and elements...
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Is Taking Fiber Supplements Risky?
If you’re healthy, taking a daily fiber supplement isn’t risky. Fiber supplements are only dangerous if you are on medication or if you have intestinal problems. Some doctors also believe that fiber...
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