Whole grains are natural carbohydrates that keep all the parts of the entire grain, even after processing. Some examples of whole grains are corn, barley, brown rice, [...]
Contrary to what we have been led to believe, cholesterol and LDL are not the best ways to measure our risk of heart disease. Instead a simple ratio predicts risk much better, and it is on the same report.
Your doctor will still focus on your level of cholesterol. It’s been shown that the higher your cholesterol, the more likely you will have heart disease. It also helps your doctor decide on the best treatment. But why do we even need cholesterol? Read on for more. [...]