Why Are More Women Dying From Heart Attacks?

It is a little-known fact 50% of women will suffer heart issues during the course of their lives. You may not know it but more women die in America than men.

Current research is showing that cardiovascular disease is a greater health issue for women than for men.

More woman died from heart disease currently, by a greater margin than men. While heart-related deaths of men have been going down over the last 30 years the rate for woman has been steadily going up, up and up. (more…)

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The Skinny On Healthy Foods & High Fat Diet

“It’s NOT a Diet, It’s a Lifestyle!”

We have been told for years by the FDA and the food industry, that saturated Fat were unhealthy and the cause of heart decease. Current research is reporting that saturated fat is in fact good for you because it raises your good cholesterol.

What do they feed cows to fatten them up, carbohydrates. Mounting evidence shows that most of the problems associated with eating meat are, in reality, eating corn-fed meat. (more…)

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Why Start A Low Carb, High FAT Diet Plan For Weight Loss?

Why Start A Low Carb High FAT Diet Plan For Weight Loss?

I know that the idea of A diet that is high in fat is hard to wrap your head around
First you must understand that Insulin is the fat storage hormone.
Carbohydrates cause a spike in insulin secretion and increase cravings and increases stores of fat.
Low carb diets reduces calories by reducing your cravings for foods.
Carbohydrates are not essential elements in the human body.
You can live without carbohydrates but you can’t live with protein and fat. (more…)

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Signs & Symptoms Of Diabetes Can Be Reduced With Whole Milk

Signs & Symptoms Of Diabetes Can Be Reduced With Whole Milk
We’ve known for some time that fat has a place in our diet, but a new study published in the journal “Circulation” now says full-fat dairy may lower your risk of getting diabetes and another study indicates that whole-fat dairy can help fight the battle against obesity. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the host of the Dr. Oz Signs and Symptoms Of Diabetes Can Be Reduced With Whole Milk. (more…)

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Heart Pulse Rate And Weight (How To Take Your Pulse)

Your heart rate may be a more important number to be aware than your weight.

Taking a person’s pulse is a direct measure of heart rate. A normal adult resting heart rate is between 60-100 heartbeats per minute. Some experienced athletes may see their resting heart rate fall below 60 beats per minute. Tachycardia refers to the heart beating too fast at rest – over 100 beats per minute.

Latest research suggests a pulse rate equation to be a more accurate predictor: 208-(0.7 x age)=MHR (Maximum Heart Rate) For obese people an accurate MHR is important measurement to help people in their efforts to exercise. (more…)

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