benefits of the Soya Bean
Soya is one of the oldest and most nutritious foods in the world. In the 11th century BC it was primarily consumed in Northern China, spreading to the west and the U.S.A. in the middle of the 18th century and only more recently to Europe. Soya is mainly used in industry and for animal feed […]
The Niacin Rush
Your face turns flush and your skin starts to itch. Your
heart begins to beat faster. The itching may be felt all
across your face and extend down your arms to your
fingertips.
What is going on? If you’re like me you forgot what you
learned in school and had to call ask-a-nurse to be
reminded.
You may have taken a little […]
The Glycemic Index, What You Should Know About It
As of late, there has been much mention about the glycemic index. People everywhere talk about it and food advertisements use it liberally to promote certain products. But just what is this glycemic index and what does it mean for you? Why is it that people are resorting to it as a means of weight […]
How I Lowered My Cholesterol Level By 56 Points
About a year ago, my wife encouraged me to get my cholesterol level checked. She had recently had her cholesterol checked and the results were normal. I went ahead and scheduled a test and fasted for twelve hours prior to the blood work being done.
The test itself was uneventful. The nurse checked […]