What is high cholesterol? When I am considered having high cholesterol? This article gives you a brief overview about when a cholesterol level is considered high. [Read more...]
What Are Saturated Fats?
Saturated fats are those that become hard at normal room temperature and are found mostly in animal-based foods (example: meats and dairy products) as well as in coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa butter, margarine, and shortening. Saturated fats should only be eaten in limited amounts because they harm blood vessels, which increases a person’s risk for developing hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). [Read more...]
Causes of High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is an increasing problem for many people today. The underlying cause of blood pressure often is not specifically known. However, there are several things that can be contributing factors. For example, kidney dysfunction, narrowing of the arteries and high cholesterol are among the possible causes of high blood pressure. Smoking and being overweight also can have an impact on your blood pressure. [Read more...]