The Facts on Fats

The Facts on Fats

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D. Nobel† Laureate in Medicine

Though you may have been taught the opposite, fat can actually be good for you. In fact, there are healthy fats and unhealthy fats - and knowing the difference is essential to your health. Below is an easy-to-use guide that will help you understand the differences between fats. 

UNSATURATED FATS (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated) 

• Monounsaturated Fats
  
  Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but firm up when cooled in the refrigerator. They are generally considered healthier fats and are found mainly in plant sources such as nuts and avocados, as well as olive, peanut and canola oils. Like all fats, monosaturated fats are high in calories. If you increase the amount of monosaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.
  
• Polyunsaturated Fats
  
  Polyunsaturated fats can be either liquid or soft at room temperature, and are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats include the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. In addition to providing energy, EFAs are part of the structure of every cell in our bodies. We need EFAs to achieve & maintain a healthy heart; they are also essential for the healthy function of the brain, eyes, skin, joints, hair and the immune system. To supplement your intake of health-promoting Omega-3, try Herbalife's Herbalifeline and Tri-Shield. Keep in mind that polyunsaturated fats are also high in calories. If you increase the amount of polyunsaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

SATURATED FATS 

Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and is most often found in animal food products including milk, eggs, meat and butter. Some plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated. Saturated fats are not inherently unhealthy, but an excess of these fats in the diet raises cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. 

TRANS FATS 

Trans fats are chemically engineered, with a metal catalyst like nickel, at very high temperatures. Although some may look liquid, they maintain their structure for long periods of time (which is why fast food chains can fry food in the same oil all day long). The FDA suggests regulating your trans fat intake and to replace them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats whenever possible. New label laws require companies to list amounts of trans fats on their product labels. 

Heart - Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Health

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate in Medicine, Herbalife Scientific Advisory Board

Learn about the importance of a healthy cardiovascular system from Dr. Lou Ignarro. 

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about cardiovascular health. Why is it so important?

A: Your cardiovascular system is literally at the heart of your overall health. Maintaining it is crucial for a variety of reasons. It gives you energy and the ability to keep up with the daily demands of life.

A healthy cardiovascular system is also essential for mental clarity and protecting you against stress. Additionally, cardiovascular health contributes to overall vitality. 

Q: What kinds of things can I do to improve my cardiovascular health?

A: There are several things you can–and should–incorporate into your life to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Exercise is crucial. Brisk walks, sit-ups, light weight training, swimming and biking are all excellent, lowimpact and efficient exercises for any fitness level. The important thing is to do something every day.

Another important factor is proper eating–and that means getting the right amount of essential vitamins and other nutrients, as well as antioxidants. 

Q: How does Herbalife’s Core Complex help improve heart health?

A: Herbalifeline targets four key indicators of heart health: cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine and oxidative stress.* Taking Herbalifeline is a great way to give your cardiovascular system the nutrition it needs every day.

Whatever you do to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, the important thing to remember is to make it a priority. Exercise regularly, eat right and keep stress to a minimum. Your health depends on it.

Packaged in convenient packettes, Core Complex features:

• Improved Herbalifeline with 50% more fish oil per softgel
• Tri-Shield with Neptune Krill Oil (NKO), a cutting-edge ingredient with three groups of compounds that work together to protect the heart
• Plant sterols to reduce LDL and total cholesterol*

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Benefits of Rajyoga

Raja Yoga, sometimes called the "Royal Yoga" is inclusive of all yogas, and its philosophy goes beyond the boundaries of the many styles of yoga today.

Raja Yoga is also referred to as the Mental Yoga, or the Yoga of the Mind, because of its emphasis on awareness of one's state of mind. It is through this practice of concentration that one learns to calm the mind and bring it to one point of focus.

It is at this point that we direct our attention inwardly, toward our true nature, which is Divine. You can achieve this by following the Eight-Fold Path of Raja Yoga, which includes observation of the following:

* Yamas (Abstentions): Ahimsa (non-injury), Satya (truth), Asetya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (chastity), Apragraha (non-greed)

* Niyamas (Moral Observations): Susha (purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (austerity), Svadhaya (study of the scriptures), Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to God)

* Asana: Steady pose, posture or seat

* Pranayama: control of vital energy through breathwork

* Pratyahara: Withdrawal of the senses

* Dharana: concentration of the mind

* Dhyana: Meditation

* Samadhi: Enlightenment, union with the Divine

Turmeric Cure For Allergies

Being a powerful anti-inflammatory agent it helps individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric is known to lower Total cholesterol and ldl cholesterol while increasing hdl cholesterol.

It reduces blood sugar level in diabetics It boosts stomach defences against acid. The antioxidant activity of turmeric is mainly associated with its phenolic fraction, curcuminoids, which act as free radical scavengers as well as inhibitors of leukotrienes and prostaglandin synthesis.

Turmeric is one of the best medicinal spices in the world. It is used in cooking for its detox properties to neutralise any toxins if present in the food preparation.

Turmeric is being used in Ayurveda since centuries as an internal medicine for a variety of conditions ranging from allergy to diabetes, and as an external application for beauty as well as in skin disorders and arthritis.

A few simple turmeric remedy for Allergies.

Ground Turmeric and Ground Curry leaves one heaped teaspoon each to be taken together early morning in empty stomach for 3 to 6 weeks. Proven very effective in chronic allergic rhinitis.

Healthy Heart is key to a Healthy Life

The most important factor for heart health is a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is the key to preventing heart disease. the earlier healthy habits are embraced, the better.

* General health check-ups after the age of 25 years in case of family history of heart disease.

* Consuming food rich in protein, like fish as Fatty acids found in fish prevents clot formation.

* Maintain good oral hygiene: Studies suggest gingivitis may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke because of the high levels of bacteria found in infected areas of the mouth.

* Meditation: It has a direct impact on one’s blood pressure; there is a significant reduction in the blood pressure levels and is key to a healthy heart.

* Avoiding extreme weather. In the cold weather blood pressure increases harming blood vessels thereby inducing heart attacks.

* Consuming mixed nuts, about 25 gms of walnuts and peanuts as they help in bringing down cholesterol levels and are rich in proteins.

* Starting the day with a spoon full of honey- It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and prevents heart attack.

* Walking on dew bare feet: Walking restores a sense of balance and brings an inner calm hence it good for the heart.

* Taking a tablet of 10 mg of statin everyday at night (if over the age of 40 and particularly diabetic).It helps to decrease cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack.

* Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes early in the morning since it reduces the affects of pollution on the heart, which are more likely during the evening hours.