What Should My Cholesterol Be? Lower Than You Think

What Should My Cholesterol Be? Lower Than You Think

Many doctors will tell you that blood cholesterol levels below 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are healthy. However, some doctors say even these levels of cholesterol in the blood are unsafe. This may leave you wondering, “What should my cholesterol be?” Studies show that there may be no such thing as “healthy” cholesterol levels. We’ll cover the research linking blood cholesterol to many of the most common diseases in the West and look at why there is no healthy cholesterol range.

Is a High-Carb Diet Actually Healthy? Surprises from Science

Is a High-Carb Diet Actually Healthy? Surprises from Science

Are high-carb diets healthy? Recent dietary trends have taught us to shun carbs, but we also know that high-carb foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains are good for you. How do you know whether a low-carb or high-carb diet is healthiest? Studies show that a high-carb diet may be the healthiest out there. We’ll cover why low-carb diets are unhealthy and how you can transition to a healthy high-carb diet.

Protein-Energy Malnutrition: Animal Protein Isn’t the Answer

Protein-Energy Malnutrition: Animal Protein Isn’t the Answer

What is protein-energy malnutrition? Is protein the key to eradicating malnutrition? Protein-energy malnutrition is a type of malnutrition involving a lack of protein and/or calories in the malnourished person’s diet. During the 1960s and 70s, experts believed that a deficiency in animal-based protein was the primary cause of malnutrition. Learn why T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study, thinks that consuming more animal protein isn’t the answer to solving protein-energy malnutrition in developing countries.

How to Eat More to Lose Weight, the Right Way

How to Eat More to Lose Weight, the Right Way

When we want to lose weight, our first thought is usually to cut calories. The mantra “burn more calories than you consume” has always guided Westerners on their weight-loss journeys, prompting them to starve themselves and head to the gym. But what if you could eat more to lose weight? Although it seems counterintuitive to eat more to lose weight, it’s actually the healthiest way to do it. But you can’t just eat more white bread and meat and expect to lose weight. According to the “Eat More to Lose Weight” philosophy, what you eat is more important than how

Is There a Cure for Diabetes? Some Doctors Say Yes—It’s Diet

Is There a Cure for Diabetes? Some Doctors Say Yes—It’s Diet

Is there a cure for diabetes, or does your diagnosis mean you’ll be taking medication and dealing with the complications your whole life? There could be a cure for diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, and it’s not medication. We’ll cover the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and how changing your diet can help alleviate Type 1 symptoms and cure Type 2 diabetes.