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The Truth about Dietary Cholesterol

Whenever I post pictures of meats, eggs or cheese, there is almost always at least one question or comment about the high cholesterol content of these foods. That's probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of these foods.…

Nutrition and Weight Loss: Debunking the Myths

These days, it seems like there's always some new "magic bullet" or weight loss secret everybody's talking about. This holds especially true when it comes to food and nutrition practices. Whether be it diets involving severe calorie restriction,…

12 Foods that Speed Up Recovery After Surgery

Successful recovery from any surgery is highly contingent on the body's ability to control inflammation. This is a normal response and is essentially the body's chief defense mechanism. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and generally include…

High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? Worried about your risk? Either way, you're certainly not alone, as close to 40% of adults worldwide have been diagnosed with this chronic health condition. Though heredity and other uncontrollable…