Cholesterol, Both Good and Bad
The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet. – Wayne Fields What is Cholesterol? Click Here to View See the two types of cholesterol and how one harms while the other can help 01:40 minutes Scroll down. Video embedded in the report. Did you know that cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s helpful, especially in building the body’s cells. Live Strong reports that cholesterol also produces hormones like estrogen and testosterone. It creates bile acids that help digestion, and is so important that the liver makes all the cholesterol the body needs. Too much LDL [Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol] can clogs blood vessels and lead to heart attacks and strokes. HDL [High-density lipoprotein Cholesterol] gathers excess cholesterol and takes it to the liver where it’s broken down and removed from the body. So, when discussing cholesterol with a physician, knowing the LDL and HDL levels helps. See source. Also helpful are natural ways of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, which can include:: A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar daily Consuming polyunsaturated fats like flax seeds, flax seed oil, walnuts and fish Moderation in eating monounsaturated fats like olive, canola and safflower oil Eating soluble fibers [the type that dissolve in water to form a gel-like substance, which includes prunes, kidney beans, carrots, broccoli, oranges and pears Physical, aerobic activity that raises heartbeat and breathing Read more tips at: Healthline Very Well Health Metamucil According to the 1-minute video embedded in the article, “How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally,” Swiss researchers found napping can also help! Succeed and Soar! COMMENT Shop Succeed & Soar’s Weekenders Details: Chic tote perfect for a day on the town, staycation or weekend Soft, spun poly-poplin fabric Double-stitched seams for added durability Size: 24”x16” 1” thick rope, color choices: White or Natural Cleaning: spot clean or dry clean Shop All Weekenderes Thanks !
Fats & Oils: The Good, The Bad, The Best
Consider Why are there never any good side effects? Just once I’d like to read a medication bottle that says, “May cause extreme sexiness.” – YourCards HEALTHY, HELPFUL FATS Length: 4 minutes, 50 seconds Click here to view. Imagine my amazement. Just when I swore to never eat fat while dieting, a weight loss coach told her class that our bodies NEED at least one tablespoon of fat a day. Why? Life Hack explains: Fat is essential to brain health. Fat keeps the lungs working properly. Fat boosts the immune system. Fat keeps our largest organ, our skin supple. See More: Here, the Cleveland Clinic explains the chemical makeup of unsaturated fats, which leaves them liquid at room temperature and less likely to gunk up arteries. Here, Healthline describes the four best oils for cooking [olive, avocado, sesame and safflower] and the four with low “smoking points” that should be kept cooler [fish or algae oil, flax, palm and walnut oils]. ‘Saturated Fats’ have a chemical structure that keeps them solid at room temperature. They come from animals [lard, tallow, schmaltz], dairy products processed meats and some plant oils [palm kernel and coconut]. Because saturated fats can increase LDL [bad cholesterol] and raise the risk of heart disease, they should be less than 6% of daily caloric intake. Read more. That said, Practical Self Reliance posts, “Animal fats can be a healthy part of any diet, especially from a grass-fed and pasture-raised animal,” Benefits include: Crisper, flakier, more flavorful food Less waste for those with a tip-to-tail lifestyle Read more While eating fried and fatty foods is among life’s pleasures, MedicineNet cautions that overeating could be cravings caused by: Deficiencies of fat-soluble vitamins (E, D, K, and A) Pleasant, fatty-food memories Stress and more at: https://www.medicinenet.com/what_does_it_mean_if_you_crave_fatty_foods/article.htm In summarizing this post, keep Malcolm Forbes’ words in mind, Food may be essential as fuel for the body, but good food is fuel for the soul. Succeed & Soar! Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. Video 19 FOODS THAT’LL NEVER MAKE YOU FAT 13 Minutes Click here to view. Video FOODS WITH HIGHEST HEALTHY FATS 2 Minutes Click here to view. Shop Sandra’s Gallery Click Here. Buy Sandra’s Art framed, on canvas, as posters as well as puzzles, shirts, infant onesies, phone cases, ornaments, journals, blankets, clocks and more. Each item is individually made, just for you.