Cholesterol is broken up into two categories: low-density lipoprotein/LDL (or bad) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein/HDL (or good cholesterol). Lipoproteins transport cholesterol through the body. HDL cholesterol is classified as being good cholesterol because the HDL transports cholesterol straight to the liver and helps the body to rid itself of it, before it accumulates in your arteries. Alternatively, low-density lipoprotein, or LDL is also called ‘bad cholesterol’ because LDL transports cholesterol to your arteries where it can build up and cause a blockage in the arteries. In this post we take a look at some of the worst foods to avoid that have an abundance of cholesterol: 1. Fried Foods Fried foods should be avoided at all costs when it comes to having a high cholesterol level. In general, because of the fact that they are cooked in oil, fried foods are high in cholesterol, calories and trans fat. Trans fat is defined as being the worst kind of fat. High consumption of trans fat has been linked to increased risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. 2. Processed Pastries The problem with processed pastries is that they contain an abundance of saturated fat. Prepared foods like pastries and cookies also have hydrogenated shortenings inside time.

Natural treatments and home remedies can soothe the itching dry skin that is associated with eczema. People can use lifestyle changes, dietary, natural products, and over the counter creams to prevent or manage eczema flares, especially during the winter, which is when the symptoms are worse. Natural substances like coconut oil and aloe vera gel can moisturize broken dry skin. They could also fight harmful bacteria and inflammation to prevent infection and reduce swelling. Rather than curing eczema, the following natural remedies help prevent flares and manage symptoms: 1. Aloe vera gel This gel comes from the aloe plant’s leaves. Aloe vera gel has been used to treat various ailments for centuries. Soothing eczema is one of its common uses. A study from 2015 shows that the gel has properties such as wound-healing, immune system-boosting, antimicrobial, and antibacterial. The antimicrobial and antibacterial effects prevent skin infections which tend to occur when one has cracked dry skin. Aloe vera’s wound-healing properties might promote healing and broken skin. Skin sensitivity can be checked by first using a small amount of aloe vera gel. The gel can at times cause stinging or burning. It is however generally effective and safe for children and adults.

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes problems with the way sugar is processed by the body. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are hunger, fatigue, frequent urination, thirst, and blurred vision. People with this condition need to regularly check their blood sugar levels. It is important for people with type 2 diabetes to eat right, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some of the mistakes with breakfast foods people make when they have type 2 diabetes: 1. Eating Yogurt with Added Fruit It is important to avoid eating yogurt with added fruit at breakfast with type 2 diabetes. The added fruit in some yogurts contains a lot of extra sugar that is best avoided by these people. Fruit on the bottom yogurts and others like that put a lot of added sugar in the fruit in the yogurt that can cause problems for people with this condition. Everyone with type 2 diabetes needs to skip this fast breakfast when trying to avoid foods that will cause symptoms. This is a great example of a breakfast food that is terrible for people with type 2 diabetes. 2. Noshing on Baked Goods Baked goods can be a tasty option for a quick breakfast, but not for people with type 2 diabetes.