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10 Ways To Lower Cholesterol Using Food

Are your cholesterol levels out of whack? There are literally hundreds of ways to bring your cholesterol down and I could write several novels about it. That, of course is not the purpose of this article. I'm going to show you how to do it using food.  As with most things health-related, eating right and working out are the two fundamental elements. Another thing you should be aware of is the distinction between LDL and HDL cholesterol. In simple terms think of HDL as "good" or "healthy" and LDL as "bad" or "unhealthy" HDL can in fact carry bad cholesterol away from your blood vessels while LDL helps it to deposit inside your artery arteries. Your diet is very important to controlling your bad cholesterol levels. Exercise is a very pivotal part of achieving lower cholesterol, but if you want long term results, you need to make sure your diet is in shape as well as your body. The best news is the fact that you actually can change yo

Is Fear Beneficial To Your Health?

It's almost Halloween, folks! It's time for some scares to make you feel better! A couple questions first... How can scares make you feel better? Is it possible that fear can be beneficial? This article aims to help you better understand how fear affects the mind as well as the physical body. Hopefully, you'll come away with a clearer understanding of fear itself and (more importantly) how to use it to your advantage. With that said now we can get into this subject. What Is Fear? First, a couple things about fear: Fear is a human emotion elicited by the perception of a threat. It is a basic survival mechanism that instructs our bodies to respond to danger by either fighting or fleeing. As such, it is critical to our safety. And a couple things about the extremely fearful: These are people who are constantly afraid, whether of physical dangers in their environment or perceived threats. These people often suffer negative consequences in all aspects of their lives and even

Everything You Wanted to Know About Dark Chocolate AND Chocolate But Were Probably Too Afraid To Ask

It's that time of year when giving and indulging in the sweetness of sweets is perfectly acceptable. The most popular of sweets this time of year is of course, chocolate . Not just any chocolate though. Dark chocolate! Dark chocolate is high in nutrients that can benefit your health. It's one of the best antioxidant sources you'll find, and it's made from the cacao tree's seed. According to studies, dark chocolate can improve your health and lower your risk of heart disease. If you buy high-quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, it is quite nutritious. It is high in soluble fiber and mineral content. This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details. Is Chocolate Healthy? A 100-gram bar of 70%–85% cocoa da

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part Two)

In this article we'll address one of the most important aspects of your weight-loss goal: good eating. For optimal fitness at home, we all know we need to consume a well-balanced diet. With each meal, make sure you have a large amount of steamed veggies to go along with your proteins and carbs. It's pretty simple to achieve your weight reduction goals using a common sense approach to grocery shopping and prior meal planning....but what about when you're not at home? This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* Dine Out--Smarter Clearly, eating at home has financial as well as nutritional advantages over eating out. If you absolutely must eat at a restaurant, keep in mind that you may be tempted to consume greater portions th

How To Lose Weight For The New Year!!! (Part One)

If you've never made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, now is the time! Many people are unable to do so since they have witnessed or heard friends and family members attempt and (sadly) fail to achieve their weight-loss goals.  This can be discouraging, and the fear of failure can make it difficult to commit. This does not have to be your fate. Every journey must begin at a precise location. This post may contain affiliate links. Upon purchase, we may earn a commission. Remember, affiliate links that may appear on this blog are at no extra cost to you. You are only billed by the seller for purchasing products or services. See our  affiliate link disclosure page  for details.* You want to lose weight. You will eventually lose weight. You'd like to lose the Christmas tummy fat. Just stick to your guns. Learn The Shocking Weight Loss Ritual That Would Melt 47 Pounds Of Pure Belly Fat! To ensure that your body responds effectively to the weight loss, practically all docto