Tag: Healthy Fats
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Cutting Saturated Fat for Heart Health: Is It Pointless? A Fresh Look at Butter, Cheese and Modern Diets
Rethinking Saturated Fat: Not All Dials Move the Needle For decades, heart health guidance has urged people to curb saturated fats found in butter, cheese, and fatty meats. The logic was simple: reduce cholesterol-raising fats, and you lower your risk of heart disease. Yet a growing body of research suggests that for many healthy adults,…
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The Morning Habit That Can Spike Your Cholesterol Over Time
Introduction: The quiet cholesterol culprit in your morning routine Your mornings set the tone for the day, but some routine choices can quietly affect heart health long after the alarm clock rings. Recent interviews with cardiology and nutrition experts reveal a surprising morning habit that can contribute to higher cholesterol levels over time. Understanding this…
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What to Eat to Lower Triglycerides and Protect Your Heart
Understanding triglycerides and heart risk Triglycerides are a type of fat circulating in the blood that serves as a reserve of energy. In adults, healthy triglyceride levels are below 150 mg/dL. When levels rise, they increase the risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. A fast-paced life,…
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What to eat to lower triglycerides and protect your heart
What to eat to lower triglycerides and protect your heart Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that serves as an energy reserve. In adults, healthy levels are below 150 mg/dL; higher numbers increase cardiovascular risk. Elevated triglycerides are often silent but can contribute to atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, insulin resistance, fatty liver…
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The Health Impact of Seed Oils: Beneficial or Harmful?
Understanding Seed Oils Seed oils, including canola, sunflower, soybean, corn, and flaxseed oils, have gained immense popularity in the culinary world. They are often used for cooking, frying, and dressing salads due to their versatility and relatively low cost. However, their health implications have become a hot topic of discussion among nutritionists and health enthusiasts…
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Sacha Inchi Oil: The Superfood for Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Introduction to Sacha Inchi Oil Sacha Inchi oil, derived from the seeds of the Plukenetia volubilis plant, is often referred to as the “Inca peanut”. This oil has garnered attention in recent years for its rich composition of omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and polyphenols, making it a superfood worth considering for those managing cholesterol and…