Healthy Life

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax resembling substance found in the blood. It performs some crucial functions like assisting in bile production in the liver and acting as a building block of sorts for human tissues. Produced in the liver, cholesterol travels through your bloodstream in the form of spherical particles called lipoproteins, a substance made out of fat and proteins. The circulating cholesterol is of two types, namely high-density lipoprotein (or HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (or LDL) What are LDL and HDL? LDL or low-density lipoprotein, which makes up a major chunk of the cholesterol produced by your body is referred to as bad cholesterol as it is responsible for the buildup (called plaque) within the narrower blood vessels arteries, sometimes even clotting which can all lead to bigger, more life-threatening issues like chest pain, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. If your total cholesterol is high due to a high LDL count then you are mo...

  What is weight loss in theory? When you get rid of more calories than you consume. Unfortunately, losing weight is not as simple as that, especially for women who genetically have poor metabolism compared to men. It is so much easier to gain weight because of our unknown bad habits that contribute to it. The reason people feel the need to lose weight is because it was something that wasn’t paid attention to in the beginning. But one thing you need to know is that it is never too late to do the right thing. If you are determined to lose weight, you will be able to succeed as long as you work in the right direction. When you pay attention to a few small changes instead of focusing on the bigger picture at once, you won’t be burdened by the pressure of succeeding, instead, you will find the little achievements more motivating. It is very important to have a positive outlook when dealing with things that are time-consuming. Maintain a food journal Mindlessly binging on your favori...