Heart Health
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The Good Carb for Diabetes and Heart Disease
You need these carbohydrate foods if you are obese or at risk of cardiovascular disease, prediabetes, the metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes. Which carbs? Fiber-rich, whole plant foods. In this blog, we examine why soluble fiber is essential for optimal health. What Is Soluble…
Read MoreHow to Improve Heart Health Naturally!
According to the CDC, heart disease was the number one killer in the USA in 2020. To be more precise, of the top three killers for that year ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) was the world’s biggest killer and was responsible for 16% of…
Read MoreHow to Lower Cholesterol Levels Naturally
Do you want to lower your cholesterol level naturally and without medication? What is the scientific support that natural strategies work? In this article, we will explain how to lower elevated cholesterol levels by eating delicious and nutrient dense foods.
Read MorePrevent a Deadly Clot!
Someone in the United States dies from a blood clot every five minutes! One in four people worldwide dies from conditions caused by thrombosis (blood clot). Diabetes and obesity substantially increase one' s risk for undesirable clots. Clots are common in persons who have severe…
Read MoreTwelve Natural Ways to Improve Gut Health
Discover the amazing contributions of gut bacteria to health and disease. Plus, scientifically validated natural remedies that may improve your gut health in just a few days! Your gut provides a home for trillions of bacteria. So far, there are 2,000 known species of gut…
Read MoreWant to Prevent A Heart Attack? Get Enough Sleep!
Do you want to prevent a heart attack? You need more than a plant-based diet and regular exercise! Adequate amounts of good quality sleep are very essential to heart and blood vessel health!
Read MoreCan Your Good Cholesterol Go Bad?
Regarding lab testing for atherosclerosis or heart disease, it is not wise to assess one's risk based solely on LDL and HDL cholesterol levels. The particle size of LDL cholesterol counts, too. Small dense LDLs are the most atherogenic. Higher HDL levels are beneficial only…
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