Fat is important for our overall health. Some fats are important to keep our heart healthy while others should be limited. What do red meat, ice cream and butter have in common? They all have saturated fat. You may have heard about saturated fat and its link to blood cholesterol...
How does Saturated Fat affect CHOLESTEROL?
The screening test that is usually performed is a blood test called a lipid profile. The lipoprotein profile includes:Total cholesterol – a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.LDL (Bad Cholesterol) – can build up on the...
Why Is Breakfast The Most Important Meal Of The Day?
During a busy morning, it’s easy to let breakfast fall low in your list of priorities, but taking just a few minutes to have something to eat can really make a difference to your day. If you don’t have time to eat before leaving the house, we have lots of...
Heart Disease and Stress: Work,Life And Balance
Although stress can sometimes be a good thing, too much stress can actually harm your health and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Many life events such as beginning or leaving school, moving, changing jobs, and experiencing losses can cause stress. however, day to day chronic stress can...