More fiber for a healthier colon and develop fewer polyps

Research has already shown that a diet containing foods rich in fiber provides many benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol levels, combat constipation and prevent surges in blood sugar to prevent colon cancer . A new study goes a step further: within that food group identified several that...

Eating healthy and delicious, beyond just meat and potatoes

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy products with low fat content should be the main attraction of a healthy diet and meat should only appear briefly. A special section on the “Mayo Clinic Health Letter”, called “Beyond meat and potatoes: the art of eating well,” offers...

5 Things did not know that can help you control your cholesterol

So thin, athletic people can have high cholesterol. Three quarters of the cholesterol in your body are produced by your liver and other cells, and how much produce is mostly genetic. But the remaining quarter is almost under your control. The good is as important as the bad. The particles of HDL-high...