Love them or hate them they are undeniably good for you. You may remember them from your childhood as being drowned in butter or boiled to mush, but we think it’s time to give the brussels sprout a second chance, after all they are: Very low GI – they are digested slowly providing longer lasting energy and don’t cause a spike in blood sugar levels. High in Vitamin K & […]
Eating a healthy diet and regular exercise can help to lower the level of cholesterol in your blood. There is a direct relationship between chronically elevated cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease. A reduction in total cholesterol is considered the gold standard in preventative cardiovascular medicine. So how is cholesterol affected by exercise and diet? Exericse Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on the physical fitness of individuals with hypercholesterolemia, and […]