In a new statement, the American Heart Association advises against the use of coconut oil as coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD [cardiovascular disease], and has no known offsetting favorable effects. “The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in […]
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We knew that, didn’t we? The latest “Stress in America” report has a few cogent takeaways as reported in the Washington Times by Dan Zak. QUOTE Takeaway 1: Life involves money, work and relationships. Takeaway 2: Money, work and relationships cause stress. Takeaway 3: Stress causes chronic illness. Takeaway 4: Chronic illness causes death. According […]
Many common foods that you consume everyday may actually be contributing to ill health, even cancer. Some of the worst offenders include the following: Corn oil Corn products Corn sugar, corn sweeteners Cottonseed oil Soybean oil Soybeans (93% genetically modified) Sugar beets Corn fed beef GMO alfalfa fed beef GMO fed pork, chicken, turkey, duck, […]
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Renowned Heart Surgeon Video Interview Series ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Video 1 of 4 “Heart Disease is actually a FOOD BORN DISEASE.” Video 2 of 4 Video 3 of 4 Video 4 of 4 ~~~
Polyphenols, Antioxidants, Free Radicals Latest research is revealing greater and greater benefits of polyphenol consumption. First of All: What Are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are plant chemicals that help the body form antioxidants. Antioxidants are free radical fighters. Free radicals are dangerous particles that damage cells. Antioxidants inhibit the formation of free radicals and neutralize them before […]