…at least when it comes to prevalance of metabolic syndrome.
Vegetarians have a 36 percent lower prevalance of this syndrome (which involved having three of these risk factors: high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high glucose levels, elevated triglycerides and unhealthy waist circumference), according to findings from Loma Linda University. Note: metabolic syndrome can be a precursor to heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
2 Comments April 18, 2011
Carrots, along with other veggies in season such as sweet potatoes, pumpkin and winter squashes, are packed with carotenoids such as alpha-carotene, shown to reduce the risks of suffering from heart disease and protect against cancer according to new research from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Not a cooked-carrot fan? Don’t be a hater. Check out this spiced roasted carrot recipe that managed to change the opinion of one former raw-carrots-only devotee.
Leave a Comment November 24, 2010
Relationship anxiety can actually break your heart, according to new findings from Acadia University. Those who feel insecure in their relationships and people who avoid getting close to others appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases including heart disease.
Leave a Comment July 21, 2010