Paper-Filtered Coffee and Cholesterol
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – New data suggest even paper-filtered coffee may raise “bad” LDL cholesterol. In my video from more than…
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via NutritionFacts – Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee,…
Cholesterol Savvy? Take Our Cholesterol Quiz: Facts and Myths
Dr. Don Colbert – Are you cholesterol savvy? For decades, cholesterol risks, numbers, and information have been confusing, misguided, or even downright wrong. We all have…
The Effect of Avocados on Small, Dense, LDL Cholesterol
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What are the effects of oatmeal, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and avocados on LDL cholesterol size? When a headline reads “Avocados…
Low Glycemic Diet Results in Important Improvements for People with Diabetes
BMJ via News Medical – For people with diabetes, sticking to a low glycemic diet results in small but important improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol,…
Spicy Food Choice Offers 5 SURPRISING Health Benefits
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – What is curry? Contrary to popular belief, curry is NOT native to India! Instead, modern-day foodies and historians assert that “curry”…
Want to Age Gracefully? Eat Plenty of This Substance to Slow Down the Aging Process
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Most people probably don’t think of anti-aging when they hear the word fiber (although bowel regularity certainly may come to mind). …
Aged Garlic Banishes Arterial Plague and Stops Heart Disease, Study Claims
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of…
Statin Use Associated With Increased Survival in Severe COVID-19
Columbia University Irving Medical Center via EurekAlert – NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 26, 2021)–People who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely…
Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via NutritionFacts – The effects of coconut oil were compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated…
New Perspectives Challenge the Idea that Saturated Fats Cause Heart Disease
The University of Bergen via EurekAlert – In science, sometimes a new perspective can turn our interpretation of the data upside-down, and necessitate a paradigm shift.…
Reduce the Risk of Plaque Buildup in the Arteries With These 2 Plant Extracts
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries, is a major driver of heart disease. In fact, heart disease claims over…
Roasted Beets Recipe with Balsamic Rosemary Glaze
Dr. Axe – There’s one way of cooking vegetables that turns even veggie haters into lovers. It’s easy, doesn’t require fancy ingredients and is a delicious way…
Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe
Dr. Axe – Brownies are one of my favorite desserts. How could they not be: they’re chocolatey, creamy and simple to make. But are they healthy? Well,…
High Blood Pressure May Lead to Low Brain Volume
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Having hypertension in midlife (ages 40 through 60) is associated with elevated risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s dementia…