Tag: Trans Fat

None of us are strangers to the dangers of consuming highly processed foods. The increased sodium and sugars, decreased nutrients, and presence of trans...

The balance of gut microbes is vital for healthy skin. Eating junk foods and high-sugar foods can increase bad bacteria and result in dry skin, acne, and inflammation. Exercising regularly, avoiding unnecessary antibiotic, and eating probiotics, yogurt, and kimchi restores the balance and promotes beautiful, radiant skin.

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder that affects 1 in 10 women. Common and painful as it is, managing endometriosis need not necessarily be tough. Instead of depending on the medication, eat the right kind of foods. Choose foods that are anti-inflammatory and that reduce pain and eat fiber-rich foods that lower the estrogen level to avoid hormonal treatments and their side effects.

The modern diet today has a lot of processed, packaged and GM foods, There are certain ingredients that can cause several health disorders lurking in today's diet. Refined sugar and salt are found in almost every food item and are known risk factors for diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Similarly, soyabeans, additives, trans fats and GMO's are proven to be unsafe for human consumption.

Everyone knows that French Fries aren’t great for health. But have you ever stopped to think just how bad they really are? Now however,...

Coconut oil can help belly fat, but it’s not a miracle cure. The medium-chain fatty acids aren't stored so they won't contribute to weight gain. The oil also promotes, thermogenesis, a process that burns fat for energy. However, it's also packed with saturated fat, so it can bring on weight gain and heart disease. If you're at risk, coconut oil isn’t the best choice. Otherwise, it can help if you avoid other saturated fats.

Foods that cause weight gain include gluten, soy, processed fast foods, sugar & artificial sweeteners, and trans-fats. These foods can sabotage your health and trigger inflammation in the body. You should also try to limit the intake of saturated fats found in meat, butter, cheese, and animal-based products. Though they contain a high HDL which is good, unlimited consumption can raise the LDL, the bad cholesterol levels. This can lead to obesity, inflammation and can increase the risk of heart disease.

The last survey done on prostate cancer was in 2014 and it was found that 172,258 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate...

Triglycerides can be as harmful as bad cholesterol in the way that it could increase the risk for heart problems. Losing body weight is one of the main ways to keep levels under control. It is also recommended that one limits the intake of added sugar, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, trans fats, and saturated fats while increasing the intake of unsaturated fats, fiber, and natural supplements if they are appropriate.

Unsaturated fats – polyunsaturated and monounsaturated – are good fats that lower bad cholesterol reducing the risk of heart diseases. Saturated and trans fats increase the bad cholesterol levels in your blood, increasing the risk of heart diseases. The American Heart Association suggests that 8–10 percent of your daily calories should come from polyunsaturated fats and 5–6 percent from saturated fats. Trans fats are bad fats and should be avoided.

Triglycerides can be as harmful as bad cholesterol in the way that it could increase the risk for heart problems. Losing body weight is one of the main ways to keep levels under control. It is also recommended that one limits the intake of added sugar, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, trans fats, and saturated fats while increasing the intake of unsaturated fats, fiber, and natural supplements if they are appropriate.

Some unhealthy eating habits do worse than make you fat and tired – they age you from the inside out. Do you know that...

For a healthy heart, improving blood lipids ratios is important. Total and LDL cholesterol should be within acceptable range, with high HDL and low triglyceride levels. Healthy body weight, increased intake of omega 3 and saturated fats, fiber rich food, lower intake of sugar and wheat products help lower triglyceride levels. Supplements help reduce inflammation.

Minimize the intake of saturated fats, trans-fats and any foods that do or may contain copper. Foods rich in Vitamin B12 like salmon, eggs and leafy greens can improve brain and nervous system health. Foods that contain phytochemicals (beans and blueberries) and antioxidants (apples, broccoli and almonds) improve cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer's.

Eat foods that contain monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats instead of foods that contain saturated fats or trans fats. It helps break down existing fat by activating the fat-burning pathways through the liver. It also takes a longer time to digest than other nutrients, keeping you feeling full for a longer time.