Does cholesterol really cause heart disease?
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Does cholesterol really cause heart disease? Or was it falsely accused?
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Cutting edge lessons and tips on High Performance, Productivity, Excellence, Entrepreneurship & more.
New study on Omega 3 levels vs. heart disease risk
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A new study investigated the relationship between levels of Omega 3 in your blood and your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Health & Fitness Digest - 15 December
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In today's digest:
- How blood donation affects fitness levels
- Are babies born via C-section at higher risk of obesity?
- Does soy impact testosterone in men?
Health & Fitness Digest - 9 November
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In today's post:
- Omega 3 is a powerful way to fight heart disease, but is there a difference between animal vs. plant-based Omega 3?
- Can a glass of red wine prolong life?
- An EXCELLENT article on why going vegan works for some but not others
- FDA discovers Glyphosate in baby food
Health & Fitness Digest - 20 May
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In this digest:
- New Harvard study reveals impact of pesticides on fertility in men
- This is why I always look at the names and affiliations of individuals authors of studies in health and nutrition!
- Curcumin shown to slow down cognitive (mental) function decline
- Interval training vs. cardio: how they compare on cardiometabolic health
- Impact of endurance training/racing on immune system & amino acids
The first health & fitness digest for 2016!
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In the first digest of 2016:
- Study reveals that the less children sleep the fatter they get
- Clear evidence that nuts reduce risk of mortality
- Dark chocolate will make you stronger on the bike!
- Antidepressants during pregnancy significantly increase risk of child autism
- If you want to get smarter, then focus on HIT
SE High Performance Fitness & Nutrition Digest
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In this week’s digest:
- Use intermittent fasting for weight loss and numerous health benefits
- Use cocoa to accelerate muscle recovery after exercise (among other benefits)
- Sugar-free sports and diet drinks heavily damage teeth
- Use Ashwagandha for a strong boost in cardiovascular fitness
- New research shows massive impact of sugar irrespective of the rest of the diet
- Eat nuts for improvements in cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides
- Replace diet soda with water for significantly more weight loss
Read MoreThe High Performance Health & Nutrition Digest
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In today’s post:
- Folic acid potentially dangerous to mother and child
- Dark chocolate: a powerful tool to reduce cardiovascular risk factors
- Harvard study says marathon training makes you fat
- Cyclists and triathletes: Red Bull is BS
- Large-scale Harvard study demonstrates that low-carb diets are far superior to low-fat for weight loss
- Male triathletes: watch your testosterone
- Just one alcoholic drink by pregnant mothers is enough to cause growth retardation of baby
The Digest - June 7
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- Get a training partner to get a performance breakthrough.
- Cranberry juice: kicks heart disease markers in the gut!
- Burnout is common among entrepreneurs, learn the skills to avoid it.
- One of my ventures failed because I was missing 1 key person.
- Common household pesticide linked to ADHD in children.
- Menthol to deal with Dubai weather? Why not!
The Digest - June 4
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- Why fat-adapted athletes have a much easier time dropping weight.
- New study as further proof of link between gluten and inflammation in people without Celiac.
- Consumption of high fructose corn syrup (soft drinks) directly linked to rise in heart disease factors.
- A 20-year study reveals a link between consumption of certain vegetables and reduction in breast cancer risk.
- Another study showing that while saturated fat may increase LDL Cholesterol, this has no impact on atherosclerosis.
The Digest - 31 May - Nutrition Focus
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- 2 new meds for IBS approved.
- Sugar content in “healthy children fruits snacks” from the UK scary.
- A superfood to always include in your diet.
- Another study demonstrating (unsurprising) link between insulin resistance and heart disease.
- Vitamin D added to bread in the UK. Be careful with this one.
- Eggs vs. oatmeal breakfast on cholesterol, glucose, and inflammation. Who’s your money on?
- Scientific American: latest science publication to counter-attack Dean Ornish.
The Digest - May 13
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- Cholesterol drugs may help slow down prostate cancer. Is that a point for or against these drugs?
- Do you spend your nights naked?
- Read this before you ever talk to me again!
- Quick and easy breakfast recipes.
- Roasted, grilled, or braised, with rosemary, thyme, and roasted potatoes. Yum!
- Full-fat dairy vindicated once again. Sorry vegans, low-fat people, Paleo people!
- If you answered yes to question 2 above, read this
The Digest - May 10
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- Is there anything Vitamin D can't do??
- When was the last time you took an honest look at your relationships?
- You should know this if you drink sugary drinks.
- Iron supplements in pregnant women adversely affect newborn health.
- This cancerous chemical sprayed on food cannot be washed away. You HAVE to read this one.
The Digest - April 28
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- Is Bane wearing that mask to improve cardiovascular fitness??
- Emotional Intelligence is critical for success in today’s world. Learn why and how to develop yours.
- Entrepreneurs heed this warning: you need to be on top of the “business” aspects of your business if you want to succeed.
- Pepsi and Coke removing harmful chemicals from their drinks? I had to read it twice to believe it!
- And what? Chipotle removing genetically modified ingredients?? What is happening???
The Digest - April 20
/- Paleo diet shown to be superior to ADA diet in improving metabolic markers even in people suffering from “lifestyle diabetes”.
- Vegetarian diet shown to be superior to standard diet in one aspect – but that’s not the whole story.
- The most common mistakes I see CEOs as well as entrepreneurs do when managing their businesses.
- The biggest errors when writing your resume.
- 68% of people are unhappy at work, but is it their job’s fault?
The Digest - April 6
/- Study reveals that a high egg diet has no negative effects on blood lipids (cholesterol/triglycerides).
- Triathlon causes relationship problems, it’s a fact we can’t deny. Do you have to choose?
- Study shows that higher consumption of nuts associated with lower risk of death.
- New study reveals that “night owls” are higher risk of weight gain, diabetes, metabolic disorders.
- New study links consumption of pesticide-laden fruits with lower fertility in men.
- The world of investing for the long-term is confusing. Here are some easy tips.
- Are there tools you can learn to stay in control when facing extreme difficulties?
The Digest - March 24
/- Dehydration shown to clearly increase levels of perceived fatigue in endurance athletes.
- New study reveals how gluten can cause weight gain by blocking receptors for the “hunger hormone”.
- Chemicals in everyday household items are getting into your bloodstream daily.
- High intensity interval training more beneficial for heart health than moderate cardio.
- A number of carbs clearly cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Easy mobility drills to mobilize your thoracic spine and get rid of neck/shoulder pain.
- A “must watch” video.
- Productivity hack: easy tip to clean your microwave.
The Digest - March 22
/- A significant portion of men today are testosterone-deficient, giving rise to higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- The world's first successful penis transplant took place… voila...
- The media says salt will damage your arteries… take that with a pinch of salt.
- Treadmill test better predictor of mortality than blood tests.
- Abdominal exercises shown to be almost useless for weight loss.
- Exercise without changes to diet will not get you the weight loss results you seek.
- Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts… The Definitive Guide to Nuts
Treadmill Performance Predicts Mortality
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This new study is shaking up the cardiovascular medical community: a treadmill test turns out to be a better predictor of 10-year survivability compared to the usual metrics, regardless of usual risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol.
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