December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
November 24, 2010
November 23, 2010 My conclusion after studying all this: Use your common sense!
Eat and drink what you like.
Moderation is the key! Everything in moderation. And you will be fine.
Now read on.
A new study.
The results of the study revealed how moderate alcohol consumption can help to prevent heart disease by blocking the signals of molecules linked to plaque build-up in arteries.
Drinking “small amounts, regularly, is how to get the best effect,” “It’s the people who drink one to two drinks a day who have the best protection” from heart disease.
However, large amounts of alcohol and binge drinking can be harmful to the heart and can lead to stroke, according to the American Heart Association.
The study was published Nov. 18 in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
The finding demonstrates how alcohol works to benefit the heart – and paves the way for future research for a drug that can mimic alcohol.
“If we can understand the mechanisms mediating the beneficial effects of moderate alcohol consumption, we can develop therapy that can mimic good effects without the intoxicating and deleterious effects of alcohol,” researcher said.
Real-life applications
But what counts as a “healthy” dose of alcohol? The Mayo Clinic recommends healthy women drink no more than three drinks on one occasion, or seven drinks a week, and healthy men ages 65 and younger drink no more than four drinks per occasion, or 14 drinks a week. Healthy men ages 65 and older should drink no more than three drinks per occasion, or seven drinks a week.
A 12-ounce beer, 5-ounce glass of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits counts as one drink, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Try other versions of alcohol: instead of beer, cider, Bailey’s and Kahlua, try dry wine, red wine or spirits. Don’t drink chip stuff. Remember: Calories from alcohol tend to be stored in the abdomen. People who are overweight actually gain weight more easily when they consume alcohol.
Now about the food.
Don’t go to a party hungry: we often eat faster and more when we are hungry – therefore eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch on the day to avoid overeating at the party.
My only advice: enjoy the food, enjoy the holidays. Positive emotions are good for you.
But here are some suggestions:
Watch your portion: treat yourself a nice drink, dessert, chocolate or sweets without guilt, but always watch your portion. Go for small portions.
I also suggest to consider supplements to help digestion.
Drink plenty of water: alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body. But don’t drink iced water and don’t drink water right after meal-water dilutes digestive enzymes in your stomach and slows digestion.
Physical activity: take nice brisk walks with your loved ones and enjoy their company in the holiday season.
I propose a toast: enjoy your holidays!
November 19, 2010 This is not political. It is about your health. It is about health and well being of America.
November 16, 2010
November 8, 2010 A tablespoon of butter is 100 calories. A tablespoon of Margarine is 100 calories. Butter, as an animal fat, contains both saturated fats and cholesterol – the two dietary ingredients that increase blood cholesterol. Saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad” cholesterol), which raises total blood cholesterol as well. Cholesterol in foods, on the other hand, has little effect on blood cholesterol in most people. But for some, even a little dietary cholesterol can cause a soar in blood cholesterol levels.
November 4, 2010 It looks like one of the best way to gain a long life is to a have a wide social group, as it was stated in a big research report on Tuesday in the Plos Medicine journal.
November 2, 2010
November 1, 2010 Most of us know by now that the main villains are saturated fats, found chiefly in meat and high-fat dairy products, and trans fats, found in fried foods, cakes, crackers, and some margarines. They raise total cholesterol levels and gum up arteries.
Unsaturated fats, which mostly come from plants and fish, are essential to good health.
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Type of harmful fat |
Food source |
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Saturated fat |
Animal products (such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lard and butter), and coconut, palm and other tropical oils |
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Trans fat |
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, commercial baked goods (such as crackers, cookies and cakes), fried foods (such as doughnuts and french fries), shortening and margarine |
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Dietary cholesterol |
Animal products (such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, lard and butter) |
October 28, 2010 A British study has determined two things— first, that men’s sex drives outlast women’s, and second, the strength of your sex drive depends on your overall health.
Natural libido enhancement
can be acquired through a lot of foods. However, do not be too greedy in eating these so called testosterone foods. It is because too much testosterone can also be harmful to one’s health.