Entries Tagged 'Healthy Food' ↓
DMAE – Good For Your Brawn And Brain
November 20th, 2010 — Healthy Food, Nutrition
DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a chemical produced in the brain. This naturally occuring amino alcohol is produced in minuscule quantities by the mind, with increased concentrations being sometimes found in anchovies and sardines. Identified primarily as a precursor to choline and acetylcholine (chemicals within the mind accountable for nerve transmissions and cognitive operate), DMAE has been used most predominantly to improve reminiscence and focus whereas stimulating neural activity. Many researchers Read more [...]
Cholesterol and Red Meat
August 25th, 2010 — cholesterol, Healthy Food
You a meat lover? Do you like a good steak, roast beef or London broil? If you do and you have high cholesterol, it is not the end of eating this type of food. People with high cholesterol have been told that eating red meat is bad for you. This statement is true. The good news is you do not have to stop eating your favorite steak all together. Cutting down the amount of red meat you eat will improve you health and lower the risk of getting heart disease. Red meat is fatty. We all know that fat Read more [...]
Seafood and Men’s Heart Health
August 23rd, 2010 — Healthy Food
How do omega-3 fats protect your heart?
There is a wide range of heart health benefits associated with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. Some of these benefits include:
- improved blood triglyceride levels
- maintenance of a healthy heart rate
- improved vascular function by maintaining the flexibility of blood vessels
- an anti-inflammatory effectA 2009 Danish study has uncovered a new heart health benefit from dietary intake of omega-3 fats in men - a reduced risk of acute coronary Read more [...]
Heart Healthy Tips For Cooking
August 22nd, 2010 — Healthy Food
Are you fond of cooking at home? Here are some heart healthy tips for cooking. It's essential to use healthy and nutritious ingredients and most of all, follow a preparation routine that is both healthy and heart-friendly. Whenever you make, cook and prepare homemade meals, the advantage is you have more control over the overall healthfulness and nutritional content of the foods that you eat. Best of all it's cost-effective, it will enable you to save money!Follow these heart healthy tips for cooking Read more [...]
Cardiovascular Improvement – How You Can Help Your Cardiovascular System
June 21st, 2010 — Healthy Food, Heart Disease
Interestingly enough, cardiovascular improvement can be brought about by using a cheap, natural food. These are fats derived from fish or fish oil, called Omega 3 fatty acids. Read more [...]
Red Meat Does Not Increase Heart Disease Risk, Processed Meat Does
May 22nd, 2010 — Healthy Food, Heart Disease
A large medical study involving 1.2 million people showed that read meat does not cause heart disease or diabetes, but processed meat does. Natural red meat is not processed. Read more [...]
Acai Berry and Your Heart – Prevention For a Broken Heart
May 19th, 2010 — Healthy Food, Heart Disease
Acai Berry has been shown to have many benefits for your heart. And it's important for you to learn about what they are. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and woman today. And the instances of hear disease are increasing everyday. Read more [...]
Foods That Control Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels – 10 Healthiest Foods For Diabetics
May 10th, 2010 — diabetes, Healthy Food
Most diabetic nowadays want to control diabetes with the help of diet adjustment. So without indulging the reader into the details of definition and history of diabetes and islet cells; I would jot down here the list of 10 healthiest foods for the diabetics. Read more [...]
Not All Calorie Controlled Diets Are Good For the Heart
April 25th, 2010 — Healthy Food, Heart Disease
No doubt you've heard all the "heart healthy" claims made by many foods and calorie controlled diet plans, yet a review conducted by Andrew Mente, Ph.D. of the Population Health Research Institute and colleagues shows only some of these plans back up those claims with strong evidence of actually lowering your heart disease risk. Until this work, there hadn't been a systematic review of just how strong the evidence of dietary factors in cardiovascular disease might be. Read more [...]
Kiwi – For a Healthy Heart
March 21st, 2010 — Diet, Healthy Food, Heart Disease
According to a recent investigation, the kiwi fruit, if eaten everyday, can help lower the serum triglyceride level and help keep the lipid profile in check. The fruit prevents a build-up of plaques within the arterial walls, averts platelet clumping, and thus, prevents arterial narrowing and obstruction, consequently, guarding against ischemic heart disease (IHD). Read more [...]
