#Cholesterol #blood #LDL #HDL #drugs #diet #health Cholesterol is made in the liver and has many important health functions, such as keeping the walls of cells flexible and assisting in the manufacture of hormones. But according to the medical experts too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to clogged arteries, strokes, heart attacks, and kidney […]
FLASH: When you buy it, buy EVOO and in a dark bottle. Studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of phenolic compounds of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). One phenolic compound known as oleocanthal found in extra virgin olive oil has been discovered to have powerful natural anti-inflammatory benefits. Oleocanthal exhibits the same anti-inflammatory […]
Fried chicken, french fries, and chicken-fried steak is surely delicious, but treating yourself to such fried foods regularly could be deadly, a new study warns. Women who eat more than 1 serving a week of fried chicken or fried fish have an increased risk of heart disease and death, researchers report. “Overall, we found that […]
8 Super Foods That Battle Father Time Some foods are better than others in battling Father Time, especially those that fight inflammation. The following 8 foods have special nutrients that help you turn back the clock, eat them: Fish. Fatty fish, like salmon, tuna, and mackerel, contain large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that fight many […]
Real Good Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure Arugula, or rocket, is a very healthy leafy green that helps decrease blood pressure due to the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which help relax your blood vessels and, in turn, help reduce blood pressure Flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes also help reduce blood […]
Olive Oil Enriched Dark Chocolate for Improved Heart Health Dark chocolate combined with olive oil lowers the odds of developing cardiovascular disease, says a new Italian study. “A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” said lead author Dr. Rossella Di Stefano, a cardiologist at the University of Pisa, Italy. “Fruits […]
Italian Real Foods Help Combat Cancer and Heart Disease Italian Real food staples combat cancer and heart disease. The study published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology is the latest to endorse the health benefits of Italian Real food staples in combating cancer and heart disease. The new research found that tomato extracts from 2 […]
Olive Oil’s Health Benefits, Maximize Them Before we ever heard the term “Superfoods,” there was Olive Oil. Ask most health experts which foods make their list of must-haves and you will most often find Olive Oil at Top. And this ancient staple of good health and long life. The Big Q: Why? The Big A:Bbecause […]
The Traveling to Japan Steak Olive-fed Japanese Wagyu Beef one of the world’s most sought after steaks. As I writing this, the only place to savor this beef is at high-end restaurants such as Jean Georges Tokyo and Yamagataya. Many people do not know the Japan produces a a goodly amount of olive oil. And, […]