3. Portion Control
The key is not deprivation but moderation. I still indulge in a tasty burger once every two weeks but instead of two patties, I’ve opted for one. I’ve replaced Vermont extra sharp cheddar cheese with Swizz, grilled onions and mushrooms. Believe it or not it’s more flavorful and filling! You can still have all the things you love; however, you must train yourself to control the portions and frequency of your eating. Eat more often with smaller portions.
Honest article. I’m 24 and this has now made me know why I voted for the first time 4 years ago #teamobama so that I can stay on my parents coverage. Hope everything works out for you 🙂
I find the main point in this article extremely misleading. The claim that a high cholesterol number contributes to heart disease is not proven science, in fact the evidence for the truth of these theories was so weak as to be virtually nonexistent.
Cholesterol is highly needed in the body for the organs to function properly. It is a fat-like substance that serves a number of useful functions. For instance, the liver needs it for its proper functioning. It also helps to maintain the cellular structures on the body and cholesterol is highly capable of transmitting the nerve impulses.
“The American Heart Association recommends that your total cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL, but what they do not tell you is that total cholesterol level is just about worthless in determining your risk for heart disease, unless it is above 330.” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mercola/the-cholesterol-myth-that_b_676817.html
“During his cardiology training over thirty years ago, Dr. Ernest N. Curtis saw hundreds of patients with coronary heart disease and heart attacks. He was struck by the fact that most patients with fairly advanced atherosclerosis had such a wide variety of cholesterol levels.” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8398286.htm
Just search “link between cholesterol and heart disease” and you’ll find most articles refuting these claims and old studies with poor evidence.
Not to diminish the need for a healthy diet, that includes natural, healthy and even saturated fats, not processed hydrogenated fats.