Health Benefits of Avocados

Avocados can contain as much as 76 mg of beta-sitosterol for each 100 grams of raw edible avocado. Beta-sitosterol has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting cholesterol absorption from...

Garlic - Nature's Perfect food

Allium Sativum or garlic as it is commonly known has been around for thousands of years; it belongs to the same family as the onion and is classified as both a food and medicine. Since biblical times, people...

How to Raise Your HDL Cholesterol without Drugs

Most health-conscious people are concerned about their cholesterol levels, and for good reason. Elevated amounts of cholesterol in the blood are a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis. ...

Cholesterol Foods

Cholesterol management

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in our blood and the precursor of all steroid hormones produced in our body. So, it is an essential nutrient for us. However, excess amount of cholesterol in our...

Good Fats, Bad Fats: What You Need to Know

So, some may still be asking: What are trans fats and why should anyone worry about them? And, if you've looked at the labels of some of the food you buy lately, you may have noticed the tags, "no trans...

Cholesterol, Good, Bad & Sometimes Ugly

Are you tired of hearing about how bad cholesterol is and how you shouldn't eat foods that are too high in them?   Well this is true and not true. I believe that everything in moderation is an ideal policy...

The Importance Of Fat In Your Diet

Many of us are trying to cut down on our consumption of fat with the mindset that it is an unhealthy part of our diet.  However, fat is a key part of any balanced diet.  Just like with anything else, too...

High cholesterol foods

We've all heard the word cholesterol bandied about on various health and diet programs and even on the news from time to time, and we all know that high cholesterol is bad for us. However, actually...

How To Make A Simple Avocado Dessert

Avocado is a kind of vegetable that is rich in protein, lots of nutrients and vitamins. Did you know that you can make it into a dessert? It's one of my favorite and it's very easy to make. Just make sure...