(WFN) Diet and exercise have a major effect on your cholesterol level. Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly can help you lower your cholesterol or help to maintain a normal cholesterol level. Likewise, lack of physical activity and poor food choices can send your cholesterol through the roof. The biggest offender in the battle against high cholesterol is saturated fat in the foods you eat. Saturated fats are mostly found in red meat
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(WFN) Today's nutrition bars are fast and compact food products designed for active individuals on the go. They range from meal replacement bars to the high energy protein bars preferred by athletes that are low in carbs. Many have all natural ingredients but most are loaded with things like sugar, high fructose corn syrup and saturated fats. Many bars use sugar alcohols, which can cause gas and bloating.
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(WFN) As a coffee lover, I feel I know the difference between a quality coffee and lesser varieties just by taste. But can we really know the difference between the finest grown and roasted coffees and the standard store bought beans in a bag just because we consider ourselves to be coffee aficionados?
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(WFN) Every week the media comes out with a new story of another amateur or professional athlete using steroids. For athletes and health fanatics it seems they are willing to do whatever they believe is necessary to get results, and ignore the risk involved in using illegal substances.
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(WFN) The media is saturated with studies that have shown that some chocolates have positive health effects. But these aren't the name-brand chocolate bars you would find at your local grocery store.
An internationally recognized expert in the field of alternative medicine focusing on diet and nutrition
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(WFN) Fat is the most widely discussed and perhaps misunderstood nutrient in the American diet. It is the topic of many magazine articles, news shows, and documentaries. Fat is usually portrayed as something to stay away from at all costs.
While it is true that excess fat can contribute to many disorders and diseases, not including enough of certain types of fats in the diet can also be detrimental to our health.
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