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Foods for a High-Cholesterol Diet
Whether a doctor has advised you your cholesterol level is high or you simply want to take a proactive role where your health is concerned, watching what you eat is very important to avoiding high cholesterol. While there are certain foods that can raise cholesterol levels, there are also foods that can lower cholesterol. When restricting the bad foods, such as saturated fats, add some of the good foods to your diet.
My Favorite New Recipe: Leek Gratin
Have you ever gone into the supermarket and seen those things that look like giant scallions? Well, thats a leek. Only this onion on steroids doesnt taste anything like a scallion, but a refined, subtle, mild, delicate, clean tasting onion. They are fabulous in soups, fish dishes, braised, blanched, poached or in this case made into a gratin.
Why Your Man Should Eat Less Meat & More Veggies
Youve heard it over and over again Real Men Eat Meat! Now you might be asking yourself what does this have to do with us Modern Moms? Well, as moms, we want our kids fathers to be healthy, right? And how about having enough energy left over at the end of the day to spend quality (think sex) time with you, too! Besides, as moms, girlfriends and wives, we want to have sleek toned muscles too, right? Believe me girls — those Skinny Bitches were on to something!
REAL MEN EAT PLANTS?
Youve heard it over and over again Real Men Eat Meat! Cant you just hear those big husky guys with all those muscles claiming that they must consume large quantities of animal flesh to grow those extra large muscles. Really? Must we consume animals to grow muscles? How about all those grass fed cows out there? They have huge muscles and dont eat other animals.
How Long Should You Stay on the Sugar Busters Diet?
How long should you stay on the Sugar Busters diet? Understanding the theory behind the weight loss plan can help you make a healthy decision. The Sugar Busters weight loss plan was introduced in a series of best-selling books, written by a team of physicians. According to the authors, eating too many carbohydrates triggers extra insulin secretion in the body. Insulin helps the body store fat, so the authors claim that too much insulin secretion leads to obesity. In addition, the Sugar Busters books warn that extra insulin in the body can cause cravings for starchy, sugary foods.