Dinosaur Kale and Red Cabbage Put to the Test
Dinosaur kale and red cabbage are put to the test. LDL cholesterol is bad, but oxidized LDL may be even worse. What role might our […]
Category: LDL cholesterol
What Do Avocados Do to Your Cholesterol?
Can guacamole lower your cholesterol as well as other whole–food fat sources like nuts, or is that just spin by the avocado industry? “Avo…
Amla (dried Indian gooseberry) vs. Lipitor for Lowering Cholesterol
Extracts of amla (Indian gooseberry) were pitted head-to-head against cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and the blood thinners aspirin and Plavix. Ind…
The Most Antioxidant-Packed Whole Food
Are the apparently amazing benefits of amla—dried Indian gooseberries—too good to be true? In reference to amla, also known as the Indian gooseber…
What About Coconuts, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Oil MCTs?
Do the medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil and the fiber in flaked coconut counteract the negative effects on cholesterol and artery function? S…
Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol
The effects of coconut oil were compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol, is…
Arsenic in Rice Milk, Rice Krispies, and Brown Rice Syrup
I recommend people switch away from using rice milk For kids and teens, the amount of arsenic flowing through their bodies was found to be […]