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If you’ve been married 20 years – something changes.

19 Monday Nov 2018

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According to the University of Michigan, you start to become more and more like your partner – physically. They studied over 15-hundred married couples. And they found that as couples grew old together, they became more physically similar. There were similarities in things like kidney function, cholesterol levels, and grip strength.

So why would this happen? Well, they theorize that not only do we tend to choose partners who are similar to us – as far as age, background, and looks. We also spend our lives together – eating the same foods, living in the same place, and sharing activities. So it makes sense that the more similarly we live – the more alike we become.

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Ever wonder WHY it’s healthier to have a big butt, than to have a beer belly?

23 Tuesday May 2017

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Here’s the answer, courtesy of researchers at the University of Oxford. Belly fat – also known as abdominal fat or visceral fat – is dangerous because it often surrounds vital organs and releases inflammatory chemicals into your system on a consistent basis. And those chemicals have been linked to heart disease, insulin resistance, and diabetes. But extra padding around the hips and thighs produces beneficial hormones that trap fatty acids, which boosts heart health and keeps blood sugar spikes in check. So what should you do if you have more abdominal fat than lower body fat? Eat fiber-filled foods to lower insulin and cholesterol levels. You should also do aerobic exercise – at least 30 minutes a day – to lose the fat. And get your blood sugar and blood fats tested to check for abnormalities.

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The secret to a long life might be eating spicy foods.

24 Friday Mar 2017

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A Harvard Medical School study found people who ate fresh and dried chili peppers at least 3 times a week were 14% less likely to die prematurely…… Specifically from heart disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes. Compared to those who rarely ate spicy foods. That’s because peppers help lower cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative stress – and help grow healthy bacteria in our digestive tract.

Eating a little chocolate every day is GOOD for you – even if it’s milk chocolate.

21 Tuesday Feb 2017

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According to the journal Heart, people who eat 3.5 ounces of chocolate every day (that’s about 20 Hershey’s kisses) – dark or MILK chocolate – had a 14% lower risk of heart disease and a 23% lower risk of stroke than those who ate no chocolate.
Ounce for ounce, dark chocolate contains more antioxidants called flavonols – than any fruit or vegetable out there! And here’s what a good dose of flavonols will do for your health.
It improves the ability of blood vessels to expand and contract, which results in better blood flow to your hands, legs, and brain.
It helps the body regulate blood pressure.
A healthy dose of flavonols also decreases the stickiness of blood platelets – which reduces the risk of blood clots and stroke.
And it increases your ‘good’ cholesterol – which lowers your risk of a heart attack.
But since chocolate is still high in fat and calories, a couple of squares a day is plenty.

Do you have a cholesterol problem?

07 Thursday Jul 2016

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Did you know that cholesterol medicine grows on trees? It’s called kiwi fruit! People who eat at least one kiwi a week have 8% higher GOOD cholesterol – and 16% lower levels of bad blood fats. We can thank the antioxidants in the kiwi for that.

Do you drink Oolong tea?

23 Monday May 2016

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If it’s tea time, choose Oolong tea. This Chinese staple can keep your cholesterol in check, aid digestion and increase metabolism. In one study, people who sipped oolong tea lost a pound a week without changing anything else!

We all should laugh more!

16 Monday May 2016

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One minute of laughing is the equivalent of 10 minutes of cardio…as far as your blood vessels are concerned. Because when we’re laughing, our blood vessels can widen by up to 50% – compared to when we’re stressed. That’s the same result we get from a cholesterol-controlling prescription – or 10 minutes of exercise. And that’s why laughter can help protect against heart disease.

 

High cholesterol and coffee

25 Thursday Feb 2016

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If you have high cholesterol, you might need to change the type of coffee you drink. In other words, if your coffee comes from a French press, or drips through a gold filter – you might want to switch to a paper filter. Why? Because UCLA researchers say that paper traps a compound in coffee that increases your liver’s fat production. And switching to paper filters could lower your cholesterol by 8%.

There’s still time to enjoy this super-healthy summer treat:

31 Monday Aug 2015

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Lobster!

One pound of lobster meat provides a day’s worth of protein…plus, it’s a good source of key vitamins and minerals, like B12, copper and selenium.

But don’t worry about the cholesterol: a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found no link between the dietary cholesterol in shellfish, and heart disease risk.

If you’re cooking: Drop a live 1-pound lobster into a large pot of boiling salted water, and cover the pot. Cook about 10 minutes, until the shell is a deep rusty red…And add 2 minutes for every additional one-quarter pound.

But ditch the butter. Lobster meat is rich enough all by itself. So, top each forkful with a squeeze of lemon instead.

Want to protect yourself from stroke?

23 Thursday Apr 2015

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Eat more white produce. Things like garlic, leeks, onions, apples, pears, bananas, cauliflower, and cucumbers. Research found that the people who eat the most white fruits and vegetables – or those with white flesh – have a 52% lower risk of stroke.

Why white-fleshed fruits and veggies are beneficial isn’t known. One theory is that those foods are high in dietary fiber and antioxidants, which lower blood pressure or cholesterol, and can protect brain blood vessels or prevent clots from forming. But before you OD on the white flesh of a POTATO – they’re not on the list, because they’re considered a starch, not a vegetable.