Cholesterol is a naturally occurring fatty substance found in body cells which the body requires in the right amounts. Cholesterol helps the body in cell building and nerve protection. The body produces lipoproteins to transport cholesterol since it can’t dissolve in water. Lipoproteins are a combination of lipids and proteins.

Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints caused by the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. Arthritis mostly develops in older individuals but can also develop in children and younger adults. There are over 100 types of arthritis but are narrowed down to two major categories; osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage covering the bone breaks down.

There was a time when people shunned fats stating they are bad for the heart and the body. Thankfully now, the perspective has changed. Good fat is considered very essential and healthy for the body and there are a lot of fat-centric diets practiced too. Here is a list of snacks that are satisfying with all the right fats in them.

Diabetes is a condition where your body struggles to handle the glucose in your blood and the body either does not produce enough insulin or gets insulin resistant with time. As a diabetic, you will have a lot of food restrictions. Not anymore! Here are some natural foods that make great snacks for diabetics.

Did you know that asthma attacks or symptoms of asthma could be caused by the food you eat? Believe it or not, there are some common foods that have been linked to asthma. Asthma is a condition that happens when your airway becomes swollen, making breathing difficult as the airway becomes narrow. Asthma may also result in the production of extra mucus in your air passage. It may cause you to cough, wheeze, have difficulty breathing and feel like your chest is tightening.