For decades, we have been fed the idea that saturated fat is bad for your heart. The idea became popular in the 1970s and since then consumption of saturated fat has gone down significantly. But the incidence of heart disease has also gone up significantly. So the advice of reducing saturated fat does not seem […]
A typical adult has approximately 50 billion fat cells! It basically means there are more fat cells in one human body than there are people on the earth. Why Do We Need Fat? Fat is our best friend during stressful and bad times (sickness, prolonged starvation). If there were no fat, we would not be […]
Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, which means that our body cannot produce it but it’s essential for survival. It has to come from dietary sources and animal products are practically the only source of Vitamin B12 i.e. meat, fish, dairy, eggs, etc. What’s the Role of Vitamin B12? Amongst many minerals and vitamins […]
Omega 3 is a type of essential fat. Although our bodies cannot manufacture them, they are essential for our survival. It has to come from dietary sources. Experts call it “The Ultimate Wellness Molecule” for the immense benefits it possesses. What are the Different Types of Omega 3? There are 3 types of Omega 3: […]
“Vitamin D Deficiency in Covid-19 Quadrupled Death Rate”: Medscape. Jaadu from the movie “Koi Mil Gaya” could not function without the sun. All his powers would vanish if he did not get sun even for a day. You might think that “Thank God, it happens to aliens only, not to us humans!” But you are […]
You might be aware of inflammation. Inflammation means a cut or a swollen tissue that is painful. It is the body’s response to removing damaged cells or irritants before the healing process can begin. But do you know there is something called internal inflammation which is invisible? It is neither painful nor visible, but it’s […]
HOMA-IR “Emerging evidence shows that insulin resistance is the most important predictor of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,” says Robert Lustig, M.D., Endocrinologist and Professor at the University of Southern California. What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is when cells in your body don’t respond well to the hormone insulin and can’t easily take […]
Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, depression, thyroid, cancer – what’s common between all of them? The answer is Insulin Resistance. People typically associate insulin resistance with type 2 diabetes. But not just diabetes, it’s probably the No. 1 reason behind many chronic diseases. You will be surprised to know that insulin resistance is a much bigger […]
“Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide — accounting for one-third of deaths in 2019” – WebMD Over 60 lakh people globally die of heart attacks. Corona has killed a similar number but not in 1 year, but in 2.5 years. And it has created so much havoc. Why are we not bothered […]
I recently read the book “The Great Cholesterol Myth” by Dr. Jonny Bowden and Dr. Stephen Sintara [1]. It’s a bestseller book with very positive reviews on Amazon. This book breaks many myths regarding heart conditions and cholesterol. And all statements are made with proper scientific research and studies, hence the information provided is very […]
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