Macronutrients
If you are one of the many North Americans who fear high-carbohydrate foods, you may be moving to a diet lower in carbohydrates and higher in fats and proteins. It may even be your own physician who is sending you in this direction. When blood glucose (sugar) levels rise, you are said to be prediabetic.…
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This is without a doubt the most common question asked about plant-based diets….and no wonder. Protein bars and drinks are available everywhere, advertised to provide boosts in protein that are touted to prevent fatigue and provide energy for exercise, to help recover from a workout and to rebuild damaged muscle fibers. The disquieting thing is…
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“Looking” Inside Your Blood Vessels Part One of this article examines the many influences affecting the numerical value that represents your own unique blood LDL-cholesterol level. This, added to uncertainty about the accuracy of cholesterol lab tests, reveals the need for additional ways to quantify the health of your blood vessels. In other words,…
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The Problems with Cholesterol Testing When it comes to health, cholesterol is a much discussed subject. It is often given a negative connotation but cholesterol is not inherently bad. In fact, this waxy substance is necessary for life and our bodies are able to make all they require for well-being. Cholesterol is carried by the…
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Over the past few decades, there has been an abundance of research examining the consequences that food choices can have on human health. The preponderance of scientific evidence has established that the more a diet gravitates toward plant-sourced foods, the greater the beneficial health effects will be. These include lowering mortality from heart disease; reversing…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
