Eating For Health

Coffee is one of America’s favorite daily rituals — and it comes with real health benefits. But how does it affect cholesterol and heart health? Let’s break down what the science actually says. 🌟 The Health Benefits of 1–4 Cups of Coffee a Day Moderate coffee consumption — up to 4 cups a day — is consistently linked with better long‑term health outcomes. Research shows that regular coffee drinkers may experience: Lower overall mortality Reduced risk of stroke and heart disease Lower risk of respiratory diseases Slower cognitive decline Reduced risk of certain cancers Lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colon cancer Filtered coffee , in particular, is associated with a 12–20% lower risk of cardiovascular death compared to non‑coffee drinkers. (See: Is Coffee Good for Your Health? ) ☕ What Happens If You Drink More Than 4 Cups? More than four cups a day may start tipping the balance. While coffee itself contains no cholesterol , it d...

As the weather turns colder a cup of hot tea can be welcoming after a walk in the cold or as a soothing hot drink on a cold winter’s day.   Are there any health benefits to drinking green tea?   There are many.   So often people say “eat healthy” and then we think of all the foods we need to eliminate from our day.   But there are many foods and drinks you can add to your day that add health benefits.   And adding in some green tea is one of those things.  What are some health benefits of green tea? Green tea can lower your bad cholesterol .   In my blog, How to lower your bad cholesterol , I talked about how the “bad” cholesterol can build up in your arteries and lead to heart attacks or stroke.   Cutting back on foods with saturated fat is one way to lower your bad cholesterol.   But did you know that drinking some green tea can help lower your bad cholesterol?     In a study published in the Nutrition Journal , of over 3000 ...

Many people are concerned about cholesterol levels and heart disease and stroke.   A lot of us have changed our diets thinking we are eating foods that lower cholesterol and giving up some foods that we had enjoyed for years.   This week my husband and I were treated to dinner at my daughter’s and son-in-law’s home.   We enjoyed some wonderful homemade crab cakes, fresh bread and potatoes.   An old-fashioned butter dish was on the table with a stick of real butter.   My daughter said they had switched from margarine to real butter as margarine had too many chemicals in it.   Interesting because my husband and I have switched back to real butter.   Since it is hard to spread, we get the butter mixed with canola oil.   I don’t think a little real butter will do much damage to our cholesterol levels.    What foods can you eat that have been found to lower blood cholesterol levels?   My sister sent me some articles on foods that lower y...