cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential to cell membrane functioning. Our body already produces all the cholesterol it needs to work properly. When our diet is too rich in cholesterol-forming foods, it produces too much LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs the arteries and increases risks of cardiovascular diseases.  Luckily, there are some foods that naturally lowers LDL cholesterol levels while keeping HDL (good) cholesterol levels steady. 7 best foods to lower cholesterol 1-    ...

Antioxidants are the best thing to scavenge free radicals.  A free radical is a molecule with a free electron in its orbit.  To become stable, it strips an electron from another molecule.  An accumulation of free radicals in the body can have disastrous effects on your health.  Free-radical accumulation blocks effects of enzymes, disturbs the protein synthesis (essential to repair our DNA), oxidizes our antibodies, accelerates ageing (including skin ageing), increases the risk of cells death ...

Get healthier today with those 7 things you can do in less than 5 minutes. Brew yourself a cup of green tea: Green tea can do many wonders for your health. Rich in antioxidants, green tea supports natural detoxification and can help you to burn fat, to strengthen your bones, help to prevent cancer and even fight flu. Don't eat so fast: When you eat too fast, chances are that you don't have the time to recognize the body signals telling you when you’re full. This can lead to overeating. B ...

Health benefits of garlic are countless. It lowers bad cholesterol, prevents cardiovascular diseases, cleanses the respiratory system and purifies the blood. Garlic act on bile ducts, and activates gastric juices as well as cleansing the bowels. It helps to regulate blood sugar and fight diabetes. Garlic helps the body to naturally detox nicotine, and other toxins and can even help to reduce stress. Rich in active biochemicals, garlic is anti-cancer, anti-fungal and antibiotic. No wonder why it ...

Each day scientists uncover new interactions between food and health.  This has led to the marketing of superfoods.  But to find foods with real health superpowers, you don’t need to buy costly supplements or fancy exotic fruit juice.  Many of the foods we see everyday at the store are just as good at fighting diseases and promoting health. The best everyday foods to: Detox naturally: Lemon, dark leafy greens, garlic, asparagus, avocado, and watermelon Fight infections: garlic, onions, ...