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Do Eggs Raise Cholesterol Levels? – By Team Member: Michelle Crispe

Believe it or not the real answer is do we even care? You might think this is a ballsy claim given the fear that has been instilled in us since the 50’s about cholesterol and it’s role in heart disease. I guess it is ballsy, but let me explain.

Cholesterol is something the body actually makes itself as it is need in the body for things like cellular walls and hormones. Our body actually increases and decreases its production of cholesterol based on our consumption. New studies show that people who have high cholesterol do not necessarily have heart disease. In fact, some of those who have suffered heart attacks don’t even have high cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »

DRINK DRINK DRINK!!

Ever wonder why sometimes you’re regular and sometimes not? Well other than fibre, water is essential for regularity and can also help to manage weight loss. If like many, you probably don’t drink enough water and if you do, it’s not consistent, therefore, leading to irregularity and occasional bloating.

You know that ad on the radio – Ever Cleanse? Basically you lose those extra pounds from waste elimination. Water can do the same thing and keep you doing it on a regular basis so you don’t have a build up that leads you to taking laxatives or other methods. Read the rest of this entry »