With today’s hectic lifestyles, chances are we rush around in the morning, grab something quick – piece of toast, banana and a cuppa… kids munching on sugar or choco coated cereals – sound familiar?

We forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

In fact, the recommendation by nutritionists is that breakfast should make up at least 25% of your daily calories.

Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Queen and dinner like a beggar!!! This way, you front load your calories at the top end of the day, which makes sense because more calories are burned throughout the day than in the evening, all other things being equal.

Studies have also shown that people who habitually don’t have breakfast tend to have higher levels of cholesterol and so have a much higher risk of developing heart disease.

All the nutrition you get from a healthy breakfast really sets you up for the day. Not only is your energy high and your digestion improved, it’s been shown that people who eat breakfast tend to suffer less from illnesses, particularly the common colds and coughs.

Well, I totally advise everyone who wants to optimise their health and start controlling their weight to start the day off right with a modern, highly balanced nutrition smoothie for breakfast – even if it’s to supplement that piece of toast or bowl of cardboard – erm, sorry cereal.

Nutrition smoothies are super quick to make – you can even make up a job lot the night before if it’s for all the family – packed with high quality balanced nutrients, like protein, vitamins and mineral all in one easy and delicious mix – you just add milk, soya or fruit juice or any combination and shake or blend… each one works out very economical. You can mix it in a container or with a hand whisk or use a blender to add any soft or frozen fruits you want to.

Of course you need to pick a high quality brand of nutrition mix and you’ll feel the energy it gives you – you’ll know your body’s been missing out on its core nutrition after just a day or so.

This way you can really focus on the challenges of the day, not on what you are eating or not eating! For weight loss, it’s just as simple – just swap two nutrition smoothies for two of your daily meals, including breakfast.

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I think the best place to start is with the biggest trial on dietary modification ever done, and the biggest that will ever be done. Fifty million people were placed on a low saturated-fat diet for fourteen years. Sausages, eggs, cheese, bacon and milk were severely restricted. Fruit and fish, however, were freely available, those oh-so healthy foods.

Yes, you have guessed what I am talking about. Rationing in the UK during and after WWII. But did not I say that heart-disease rates fell during the war, and was not this used as evidence in support of the diet-heart hypothesis? Yes, I did say that. But how on earth anyone could possibly use the evidence from rationing to support the hypothesis is beyond me saturated fat is so deadly that even a future fall in its consumption will lead to a sudden drop in deaths from heart disease in the present! Proof that the space-time continuum is less rigid than we believe and saturated fat can leak through.

The most interesting facts to emerge about rationing are:

1: For 12 years, saturated fat consumption was severely restricted.

2: Fruit and fish consumption increased.

3: The rate of heart disease nearly trebled.I know, it is a bit of a paradox, isnot it? And speaking of paradoxes, I would like to introduce you to a few more.

The most famous paradox is the French Paradox.

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Could not access the site at home because we have dial-up. Kept getting booted off. We are in Dallas today visiting my parents who have DSL, so I brought my laptop.

The program is wonderful! I highly recommend that each person here who is on warfarin watch it. The program is extremely supportive of home testing (FYI: Roche, which makes CoaguChek, is involved in this program, if my memory serves me right.). In fact, there are 2 home-testers interviewed for the program.

The program addresses POC (point of care instruments, i.e., finger-stick monitors) and the 3 MDs interviewed hold them to be as reliable to lab draws. This is one reason some doctors bring up as why they will not agree to patients using home testers.

I highly urge that everyone tell their doctors about this program and ask that they watch it. (It is possible that not all states would grant the CME credit, but holding the carrot out there of being able to get credit for watching this might persuade some medical professionals to see this.)

I Googled Discovery Health and CME to get the link to the program. I believe that credit will be given through sometime in 2009 for this.All the Discovery Health CE programs encourage the medical professionals to download a pod version of the telecast.

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Firstly, the Surgeon General’s office in the USA. Secondly, from Professors Law and Wald, the high priests of heart-disease orthodoxy. Both of these sources were, and remain, utterly convinced of the diet-heart hypothesis. In 1988, the Surgeon General’s office decided to gather together all the evidence linking saturated fat to heart disease, and thus silence any remaining naysayers forever.

Eleven years later, the project was killed. In a letter circulated it was stated that the office ‘Did not anticipate fully the magnitude of the additional expertise and staff resources that would be needed: After eleven years, they needed additional expertise and staff resources? What had they been doing up to then? Using a million monkeys bashing away randomly at typewriters in an attempt to produce a report? Eleven years …

Perhaps the research was hidden in a secret vault guarded by the Knights Templar, only to be discovered by de-coding centuries-old puzzles set by Leonardo Da Vinci. ‘Only a penitent man may enter: But eleven years seems a long time. (Yes, I know, this was in the earliest days of the internet. But the principle remains. It isn’t that difficult to track down the relevant research.) Bill Harlan of the Oversight Committee and Associate Director of the Office of Disease Prevention at the NIH, commented: The report was initiated with a preconceived opinion of the conclusions, but the science behind those opinions was clearly not holding up.

Clearly the thoughts of yesterday were not going to serve us very well.’ I shall do a translation: ‘We were wrong, the idea that saturated fat causes heart disease was wrong. Everything we always thought about this area is wrong. Full stop: But no one will step that far out of line. On the surface, the world of medical research looks calm and pleasant and reasonable, like a well-tended garden with people smiling and saying things like ‘with respect’ and suchlike superficial pleasantries.

But the world of academia is red in tooth and claw. Step out of line and you can expect no mercy. International opinion leaders guard their empires with implacable will. And crushed you will be, oh yes. To summarise: after 11 years, the Surgeon General’s office in the USA had found no evidence whatsoever to support the diet-heart hypothesis. Believe me, if they had found even the smallest scrap you would never, ever, have heard the last of it. I believe that the utter and complete failure of this organization to support the diet-heart hypothesis represents a compelling argument against that hypothesis.

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Here, women aged 45-55 had onetenth the mortality rate of men. Now that is what I call a gap. Women, therefore, present a problem for the cholesterol hypothesis. Higher cholesterol levels than men, but much lower rates of heart disease. Many findings for women were discrepant from those for men. Of particular importance in women was considered to be the essentially flat relation of total cholesterol to total mortality, total cardiovascular, and total cancer mortality.

For many years, everyone said it, everyone believed that women were protected by their sex hormones. After all, protection disappeared after the menopause, does not it? I am sure I have read that many times. Well, in 1963, a study was carried out on women who had had hysterectomies. Half of the women had their ovaries removed at the same time, thus they had no sex hormones, and half retained their ovaries. (I think I should make it clear that the removal, or retention, of the ovaries was done purely on medical need, if not, this would have been one of the world’s least ethical studies … )

The results: We found no difference in the prevalence of coronary heart disease in the oopherectomised (both ovaries removed) and hysterectomised (no ovaries removed)women. The finding of no difference in the arteriosclerotic heart disease rates in the two groups suggests that some factor, or factors, apart from ovarian function are responsible for the relative freedom from coronary heart disease in women as compared to men. I think that this was the first time anyone actually put the sex hormone ad-hoc hypothesis to the test, and it failed utterly and completely. Of course, the results had no discernible effect on anyone, or anything.

Eyes tightly closed to the available evidence, researchers continued to study female sex hormones and the menopause, in relation to heart disease, and they continued to find the same thing: The normal menopause, which causes a gradual decrease in oestrogen production, was not associated with any increase in the risk of coronary heart disease.

Nevertheless, the idea of male sex hormones putting men at extra risk is more plausible than that of female sex hormones being protective, since large doses of oestrogen given to men for prostatic cancer, and the use of oral contraceptives containing oestrogen and progesterone have been shown to increase the risk of dying from coronary heart disease … Furthermore, the idea that female sex hormones protect against coronary heart disease should probably be abandoned.

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In fact, the French consume more saturated fat than any other nation in Europe, and they have the lowest rate of heart disease. The only other nation that comes close to their super-low rate of heart disease is Switzerland, and the Swiss have the second highest consumption of saturated fat in Europe.I believe that I know what some of you are thinking right now. They, the French, are protected from heart disease by drinking red wine, eating freshly cooked vegetables (all those antioxidants, you see) and eating garlic.

You have read all the facts: For example, in 1994 a meta-analysis was published by Silagy. He looked at the effects of garlic on blood cholesterol levels, and concluded that: The mean difference in reduction of total cholesterol between garlic-treated subjects and those receiving placebo (or avoiding garlic in their diet) was -0.77mmolll. These changes represent a 12% reduction with garlic therapy beyond the final levels achieved with placebo alone. Pretty impressive, oui? But what were the sources for this meta-analysis?

A systematic review, including meta-analysis, was undertaken of published and unpublished randomized controlled trials of garlic preparation of at least four weeks duration. Studies were identified by a search of medline and the alternative medicine electronic database from references listed and review articles, and through direct contact with garlic manufacturers this time and time again. I have but one word to say this. Balls! As with almost everything in the world of heart disease, people firmly believe in a whole series of ‘facts’ that they just know to be true, which are not true at all and never have been. Garlic first.

This magical substance is supposed to lower cholesterol levels and protect you from heart disease. You can find hundreds of papers in major clinical journals supporting this known’fact: For example, in 1994 a meta-analysis was published by Silagy. He looked at the effects of garlic on blood cholesterol levels, and concluded that: The mean difference in reduction of total cholesterol between garlic-treated subjects and those receiving placebo (or avoiding garlic in their diet) was -0.77mmolll.

These changes represent a 12% reduction with garlic therapy beyond the final levels achieved with placebo alone.The idea that you are willing to accept data on the effectiveness of garlic from people who make their money from manufacturing garlic capsules is an interesting one. As for the ‘alternative medicine electronic databases; you might as well jump· into a tent filled with hemp smoke and wait for the visions to start.

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Unexplained weight loss may signal diabetes, depression, chronic infections or in serious cases, cancer.

Chest pain with or without accompanying arm or jaw pain could be a signal of heart disease or even an impending heart attack.

Sudden intense headaches, specially in people over 50, could signal something serious like a tumor or a stroke.

Unexplained changes in bowel habits could signal ulcers, infections, inflammatory bowel disease or cancer.

Sudden paralysis, weakness or numbness in the face, arms or legs on one side of the body could be a warning of a stroke.

Loss of speech, slurring, trouble talking, understanding speech or blurring of vision may indicate a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Confusion or disorientation could be warning signs of low blood sugar or head injury.

Flashing lights in someone who otherwise has normal vision could be a signal that the retina is becoming detached.

Fever of 99.5 degrees or more that persists for over a week may mean a serious illness or cancer.

Unusual bleeding or discharge in cough, urine, vomit or stool is a serious warning sign of cancer.

Nagging cough or hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks is a warning sign of cancer.

Dizziness, nausea, sweating, shortness of breath or vomiting are all warning signs of a heart attack.

Increased thirst or appetite could be a sign of diabetes.

Frequent skin infections could signal diabetes.

Some of these symptoms or warning signals may not seem serious enough to seek medical help but with the right education, we should know not to ignore any of them. For some that signal a stroke or heart attack, seek help immediately.

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CHD is preventable yet kills more than 70,000 people and 110,000 people have a heart attack in England every year. That is why, before you get this disease, it is better for you to prevent it.

A study says that consuming two cups of black tea in a day can reduce the risk for you to get coronary heart disease. However, you should make it a habit.

It is known that coronary heart disease is a disease that is caused by the accumulation of cholesterol about 40%. By consuming black tea, cholesterol cannot accumulate in blood vessel because its oxidation process is baffled by the antioxidant of black tea.

Indeed, antioxidant of black tea can constrain the oxidation process of bad cholesterol. It is known that the oxidation process of bad cholesterol can close up the blood vessel, so the risk for you to get heart disease increases.

In the making process of this tea, catechin as its antioxidant changes to be theaflavin. In this case, theaflavin has the higher catching rate of free radical compared to epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Besides, theaflavin can increase natural antioxidants, like glutathione peroxides and catalase, that are produced by body.

In conclusion, theaflavin of black tea has antioxidant activity that is stronger than vitamin E and vitamin C.

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This supplement is a pill, known as Ateronon. This pill contains lycopene that is able to reduce the damage that is caused by bad cholesterol. This effect can protect artery vessel, heart and brain from the risk for getting heart disease and stroke.

If you have decided to purchase this supplement, you can find it online. The followings are other benefits of tomato and how to add lycopene consumption into your diet.

Anyway, lycopen is a red pigment that colors tomato. This substance is a kind of strong antioxidants that functions to prevent the natural damage of body cells. As antioxidant, lycopene can help prevent the damage of artery, cells, and DNA. In this case, this substance is 100 times stronger than vitamin E. This antioxidant offers resistance to infection that can cause aging and degenerative diseases, like arthritis and heart disease.

Different from other nutrients, lycopene is more effective and easier to absorb if you cook or heat it. It means that tomato in process is 4 times stronger than uncooked tomato. Tomato sauce or tomato porridge leans to more solid with higher lycopene concentration.

Based on a study that is published by British Journal of Nutrition, diet that is rich in tomato, a spoon of ketchup, and 100 milliliters of tomato juice per day can reduce the cholesterol level up to 5.9%.

To get the sufficient consumption of tomato, you can do high tomato diet. This diet includes 7-10 doses per week. A dose is similar to 3 medium tomatoes. This tomato can include the topping of pizza, uncooked tomato or tomato pasta.

The lycopene dose depends on a kind of tomatoes that you eat and the concentration of tomato color. The more concentrated its color, the more you can find lycopene inside it. The pigment dose will also increase if the tomato is riper.

This substance is dissolvable in fat, so if you want to eat uncooked tomato, make sure to add dressing whose basic material is oil. This dressing can help to make its absorption easier.

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Life is like that sometimes. The parties all seem to come at once. First the Jane’s wedding, then Tom’s christening, then your best mates big birthday bash. It is very easy to lose track of yourself and drink way too much over a few weeks. But it can have negative consequences in the long run.

The facts about long term alcohol abuse are everywhere. Liver damage, heart disease, etc, etc… It is very easy to go from one night a week, to two nights. From a couple of really good sessions to a few beers in front of the TV. A couple of beers for the game to hide and go seek with the whiskey bottle. Once you are there, the risks to every part of your life are massive.

So, you’ve been out to one too many parties lately and you’re feeling the worst for wear. This is where you want to detox from alcohol.

It’s easy for you if you are only a light drinker who just had a bit too much lately. You just stop drinking. It allows your body to flush all the harmful toxins that have been making you feel a little crappy. I would normally go off the booze for a month. You can still go out if you want. Be the designated driver. You will get a great insight into what a drunk person really looks like…interesting huh!

If you are becoming addicted to alcohol, here is where you will find out. You may crave a drink. You may be getting the shakes or the sweats. If you are getting any unusual symptoms at all when you stop, you need to seriously reconsider your drinking, because more than not, these are the first signs of a problem.

The good news is that you have discovered the problem before it is too late. You can do something about it. Take these breaks away from alcohol every so often, allowing your body to tell you when. You will feel much better in the long run. And you will avoid the disease that has killed billions. This disease that we call alcoholism, as we speak is ruining millions of lives. To your best health.

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