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By on June 29th, 2011

What Is Heart Disease? The Hidden Facts That Can Save Your Life

The conventional medical industry has done such a great job teaching us that heart disease is caused by high cholesterol levels. Its teachings are misleading and are done to mostly benefit itself and its affiliates. If high cholesterol is the main cause of heart disease, then why do Eskimos have very little cases of heart disease? Eskimos consume a lot of whale and seal blubber; therefore, they have very high levels of saturated fat in their bodies. The high levels of saturated fat also contributes to high levels of cholesterol.

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By on June 06th, 2009

Vegetable Oil: Why It Is Bad

Many people think that vegetable oil is healthy because it is made from vegetable. This assumption can be a danger to their health because vegetable oil is just as bad as junk food. Vegetable oil is similar to junk food because it is processed.

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By on May 08th, 2009

Lower Cholesterol: Diet and Natural Tips

High cholesterol is becoming a worldwide pandemic because of two things, fatty and unhealthy diet. Thanks to the junk food and fast food industry, people all over the world are becoming more like Americans. As Americans, we are one of the top countries with cholesterol problems. Unless we change our diets and stop relying on fast food, future generations will follow our footsteps and become high cholesterol magnets. Fortunately, high cholesterol can be fix without the use of harmful drugs.

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By on May 06th, 2009

Grapefruit: Calories and Nutrition

A fully grown grapefruit can contains less than 80 calories. Besides its low calories, grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and lycopene (antioxidant). Other important nutrients found in grapefruit are potassium, folate and vitamin A.

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By on December 07th, 2008

Red Yeast Rice: Cholesterol Fighter

Red yeast rice (also known as xuezhikang extract) is a by-product of yeast (monascus purpureus). According to a study from the American Journal of Cardiology, this red grain may help fight off heart disease. The study shown that people who took red yeast rice after a heart attack had a 45 percent reduced risk of another one. One of the main natural ingredients responsible for fighting off heart disease is an enzyme called lovastatin. This enzyme is believed by scientists to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase which is an enzyme that triggers cholesterol production.

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By on August 23rd, 2008

Dietary Fiber Benefits: High Fiber Foods

Dietary fiber is one of the most important nutrients for your body because it helps regulate your digestive system and flushes out toxins. Having a healthy digestive system is important for energy because it allows better absorption of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals.

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