Foods that build Malaysia Star This is because although they are high in many nutrients, some foods in this group, namely those from animal sources, are high in saturated fat, while others are high in cholesterol. Foods that are high in saturated fat include fatty cuts of beef, ... Read more »
Whole grains are healthier – Malaysia Star
Whole grains are healthier Malaysia Star The bran and germ are rich in dietary fibre; nutrients, eg several B vitamins (like thiamine, niacin , vitamin B6); minerals (like iron, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus); and beneficial phytochemicals (like phenolic compounds, phytoestrogens and plant ... Read more »
More than just a pretty thing – Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star More than just a pretty thing Malaysia Star ... in fact, a host of antioxidants that reportedly can help control cholesterol problems and reduce heart disease. “Hibiscus flower extract may have the same health benefit as red wine and green tea ,” reads a report in the Journal of the Science of .. Read more »
Focus on cereals and tubers – Malaysia Star
Focus on cereals and tubers Malaysia Star The bran and germ are rich in dietary fibre; nutrients, eg several B vitamins (like thiamine, niacin , vitamin B6); minerals (like iron, zinc, magnesium and ... Read more »
Inside a woman’s heart … – Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star Inside a woman's heart ... Malaysia Star Cholesterol -lowering drugs include statins, niacin , bile-acid resins, fibric acid derivatives, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors. ... Read more »
Keeping weight down – Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star Keeping weight down Malaysia Star Try options such as Chinese tea, herbal tea, green tea and black tea, either hot or chilled with ice. A squeeze of lemon and a handful of ice in your tea ... Read more »
Homocysteine amino acid real cause of heart disease – Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star Homocysteine amino acid real cause of heart disease Malaysia Star Niacin (vitamin B3) has been shown to increase HDL- cholesterol . High doses can, however, cause troublesome flushing symptoms Read more »
The Goodness of Sweet Potato – Malaysia Star (blog)
The Goodness of Sweet Potato Malaysia Star (blog) The nutritional values of a 3 oz. baked sweet potato are: calories 90, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, carbohydrate 21 g, protein 2 g, ... Read more »
Natural goodness – Malaysia Star
Natural goodness Malaysia Star ... heart and cholesterol health Read more »
Encouraging blood flow – Malaysia Star
Malaysia Star Encouraging blood flow Malaysia Star Nuts also contain niacin , or vitamin B3 as it is sometimes referred to, which essentially gives your blood a boost and therefore can improve circulatory ... Read more »
