Simple – Carbohydrates (Sugar) Simple Carbohydrates are a major source of energy for the body and are found in many nutrient-dense foods (fruits, Sugar, Candy, Syrups, Juice Concentrate and Products with add Sugar). The optimal human diet should contain no more than 15% of Simple Sugars. According to American Heart Association (AHA) most men should consume no more than 150 discretionary…
C-Reactive Protein C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker often checked in blood test to determine level of inflammation in the body. C-Reactive Protein that can be used to predict heart attack risk. It is produced by the Liver and released in response to acute injury, Bacterial & Viral Infection or other causes of Inflammation that causes increase of CRP.…
Progesterone is a Sexual Steroid Hormone secreted by the Ovaries, Placenta and in small amounts by the Adrenal Cortex and in males the Testes. Progesterone is a female hormone, which is a great factor for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation and excessive or prolonged bleeding during Menstruation) is often caused by sub-optimal Progesterone levels, in many female Low serum…
Homocysteine is a toxic , amino acid not used in protein synthesis, but is part of methionine metabolism. The amount of homocysteine in your blood is one of the best indicators of how healthy you are. 38% of elderly persons, both male and female, have elevated homocysteine levels. Homocysteine occurs from the relative lack of Methionine and Vitamin B12 in the diets of vegetarians people and…
2- Walnuts Walnuts may lower total serum cholesterol, LDL and Lipoprotein (a) levels,Of all Nuts, Walnuts contain the highest content of the important Essential Fatty Acid, Walnuts are a rich source of Vitamins and Minerals Niacin (B3) Thiamin (B6) Riboflavin (B) Folic acid as Folate (B) Pantothenic acid Vitamin C Vitamin E Calcium Magnesium Zinc Iron Potassium Sodium Walnuts are richer…