cholesterol
What you need to know about cholesterol
Definition Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. This includes the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and also obtained from animal products in the diet. Function Cholesterol...read more
When blood cholesterol becomes a problem
Two types of lipoproteins and their quantity in the blood are main factors in heart disease risk: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) This "bad" cholesterol is the form in which cholesterol is carried into the blood and is the main cause of harmfu...read more
Why is iodine vital for our body?
Iodine is vital for good thyroid function, which in turn is essential for health. Iodine deficiency during pregnancy and early infancy can result in cretinism (irreversible mental retardation and severe motor impairments). I...read more
You are what you eat
Every day we are bombarded with information from advertisers or the media and celebrity endorsed fad diets are never far from the news. It can be hard to know who to listen to when it comes to eating the right foods. Eating a healthy balanced diet is the only solution and is...read more
Your guide to fats
These days supermarkets and food outlets spoil us for choice with their enormous range of foods, but a hidden danger lurks among those tantalising products: trans fats. Made during the process where vegetable oils are converted into semi-solid fats, these fats are used by th...read more
