High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for heart disease. High cholesterol levels are one of the controllable risk factors for heart attack (myocardial Infarction) So if you know you have high cholesterol and want to lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, then you must know what foods are bad for… Continue reading 8 high-cholesterol foods to avoid today
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Everything you need to know about glycaemic index
The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical representation of carbohydrates’ effect on blood sugar. Food with a high glycemic index is quickly digested and absorbed, resulting in an increase in blood sugar levels. Food with a low glycemic index take longer to digest, resulting in lower blood sugar levels.
Atkins Diet-A beginner’s guide
The Atkins Diet is a low-carbohydrate eating meal plan. It was popularized by Dr Robert C. Atkins in the 1970s. The diet has been revised and updated multiple times, with each iteration claiming to be more effective than the last.
Paleo Diet – A beginner’s guide
The Paleo diet has been around for thousands of years. It was initially developed by anthropologists to better understand how our ancient ancestors ate so that they could study the human diet from a scientific perspective. The theory behind this diet is simple: our bodies have evolved over time and become accustomed to certain foods;… Continue reading Paleo Diet – A beginner’s guide