July 4, 2024
The Popular Breakfast Food That Can Lower Your High Cholesterol – Health Digest
Experts point toward a soluble fiber you can find in oats for its cholesterol-lowering properties called beta-glucan. As registered dietician Novella Lui explained, “Soluble fiber dissolves in water, turning into a gel and acting as a sponge that binds to cholesterol and fats and removing them from the blood stream to be excreted,” (via EatingWell). Further, beta-glucan […]
The Little-Known Brown Fruit That Could Help Lower High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Eva Katalin Kondoros/Getty Images For people of South Asian origin, tamarind is not a little-known fruit. In fact, it makes a popular paste (tamarind paste) that is often used in marinades, chutneys, fish curries, sauces, and even desserts. Its sweet and tangy flavor can be easily recognized in a dish. For the rest of the world, […]
If This Happens To Your Toe, You Might Have A Serious Cholesterol Problem – Health Digest
Blue toe syndrome refers to the bluing of one or more toes that occurs due to reduced circulation from arterial obstruction, according to a 2023 research article published in BMJ Case Reports. This discoloration is often accompanied by pain or tenderness, and cholesterol emboli are most often the cause. Such was the case for a […]
The Unhealthiest Foods Taylor Swift Loves To Eat (And How To Make Them Healthier) – Health Digest
When hunger hits, a quick trip through the drive-thru is sometimes your only option. A cheeseburger, fries, and a chocolate shake from In-N-Out Burger pull together those fabulous flavors that satisfy your hunger and your guilty pleasure. At 1,400 total calories, this meal comes in with 28.5 grams of saturated fat, 1,590 grams of sodium, […]