cholesterol is a fatty substance used to produce cell membranes. It is used in manufacture of bile acids and estrogen. Cholesterol is measures as total cholesterol , LDL or bad cholesterol, HDL or good cholesterol. HDL helps lowering of total cholesterol levels by carrying cholesterol away from arteries to liver. a healthy cholesterol level is [...]
low carb food is not same as low calorie food
October 22, 2007 By
A low-carb diet like atkins does not always equal to a low calorie food. Many low-carb products are sold under the Atkins brand. If you replace low carbohydrate food with high protein food you may still have just as many calories. There is no specific definition of “low-carbohydrate”. Manufacturers may reduce carbs in food by [...]
Oats to lower cholesterol naturally
October 21, 2007 By
A whole oats diet high in soluble fiber and low in saturated fat may lower the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol. Cholesterol control is important component for any weight loss diet. Although both oats and wheat contain fiber, wheat has more insoluble fiber compared to oats. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation, while soluble [...]
Best way to loose Weight low-carb or low fat?
July 18, 2006 By
Diet is only one approach to healthy weight loss. Exercise is another equally important component. It appears that low-carb, high protein diets are not as popular as they once used to be. However researches are still interested in finding out if low carb diet is better than low fat diet ?. One of the recent [...]