Lower Triglycerides And Improve Your Quality of Life

January 7, 2011

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat which is used as an energy source. Triglycerides can be found in foods or may be produced in the body. Normal levels of blood triglycerides vary by sex and age. Triglycerides may rise in the older and heavier people. Women usually have higher triglyceride levels than men, [...]

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Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6)

June 11, 2010

Fats are highly useful for the organism. It is therefore useful to be present in the body in appropriate amounts. The basic components of fats are fatty acids. Among them there is a variety of substances called omega-3 and omega-6. Omega fatty acids are known to be essential for the reason that the human body [...]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

June 3, 2010

Omega-3 fatty acids is very important because it helps our arteries more elastic by reducing the risk of hardening of the arteries. On the other hand, if we eat foods rich in Omega 3, we have no chance to make cholesterol, which is generated by the intake of saturated fat. Consumption of foods containing omega [...]

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Cholesterol – What is Cholesterol?

May 11, 2010

Cholesterol is a crystalline substance belongs to the group of steroids. It is found naturally in our bodies because cholesterol is needed to carry out all our vital functions properly. Cholesterol is present in the brain, liver, nerves, blood and bile in both humans and animals. So those who always said that to reduce cholesterol [...]

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Cholesterol and Lower Cholesterol (Foods, Diet)

April 30, 2010

The body needs cholesterol to function normally. But having too much cholesterol can increase the chance of heart disease. It is a “fat” or lipoid essential to our organism if it is in good proportion. It is only present in living animals and essential to form cell membranes, bile acids and hormones from the adrenal [...]

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Low Cholesterol Diet – A Low Fat and Healthy Diet

April 26, 2010

Cholesterol is a dangerous factor of cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases. The low cholesterol diet is a diet that is based on the combination of food consumption. It is very important to combat cholesterol and enjoy a good functioning of our body. Assuming that each person has a different profile and there are several types [...]

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How to Increase Good Cholesterol or HDL Levels

April 17, 2010

HDL Cholesterol HDL is called “good cholesterol”. Countless scientific studies have shown that a low HDL level is associated with an increased risk of suffering a heart attack in the future. In men, the level of good cholesterol in the blood must be greater than 40 mg / dl and women must be greater than [...]

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Lower High Cholesterol – How to Lower High Cholesterol Naturally

April 7, 2010

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid substance. Cholesterol is needed to build cell walls, formation of bile acids, hormones and vitamin D supplements. Are there different kinds of cholesterol? It is usually about two kinds of cholesterol: LDL, “bad” cholesterol, is transported to cells via the blood. Too much LDL can be stored in [...]

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Cholesterol Lowering Foods – Saturated Fat and Unsaturated Fat

March 15, 2010

What foods are good for my cholesterol? Many foods are good for cholesterol, but there are also those can raise it. Here is a helpful guide to help you to eat a healthy diet. High cholesterol levels can often be prevented through a healthy diet and moderate exercise. Some foods have a tendency to raise [...]

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What is Cholesterol – Good Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol

January 28, 2010

Cholesterol is an essential topic, what is your immediate reaction, or what comes first in your mind? It is always associated with heart problems as hypertension and myocardial infarction. It is an essential building block of every cell in your body. Cholesterol is needed in particular to build up and stabilize the cell membrane, the [...]

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