The Honey Bee Press October - December 2013 | Page 11

Honey Bee Press Page 11 Honey’s Health Corner Changing Into the Seasons—by Mario Taylor When was the last time that you had your Cholesterol levels checked? September is known as the month of National Cholesterol Education. With all of the BBQs, Summer Cakes & Pies, Sodas and other unhealthy foods we put into our body this summer, it is important that you get your blood cholesterol checked. This way you can find out if you need to take the steps in lowering the levels if they are too high. High Blood Cholesterol has affected over 65 million Americans and it is continuing to rise. It is a serious condition that can increase your chances for Heart Disease. You can have High Cholesterol and never know that you have it! Get your cholesterol level checked so if you have high cholesterol, you can lower the risk of developing heart disease and reduce the chances of having a heart attack or worst case dying of heart disease. An article from Healthaliciousness.com lists the Top Foods Highest in Cholesterol that tells you what a person with High Cholesterol should avoid. Here are a few that they listed: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? others, so why can't you make changes to IMPROVE our own health to live longer? Cream Puffs (Éclairs) Butter Fast Food Biscuits Fast Food Burgers Snacks and Candy Bars Pork Ribs Bacon Ice Cream Visit Holistic Health Coach Whole Milk Do not be afraid of the list if you see what you eat every day on this list. YOU can change your eating habits by taking it one step at a time. We make changes to accommodate Mario Taylor’s website at www.taylormadecompletewellness.com Food Focus: Almonds Almonds are known for a rich source of vitamin E. About 20 percent of raw almond is high quality protein, 1/3 of which are essential amino acids. An ounce of almonds contains 12% of necessary daily protein. They are also rich in dietary fibers, B vitamins, essential minerals and mono-saturated fats, one of the two fats which potentially may lower LDL (Lower Density Lipoproteins) cholesterol. Typical of nuts and seeds associated with cholesterol-lowering properties. Potential health benefits, which have not been scientifically validated, include improved complexion and possibly a lower risk of cancer. Preliminary research associates consumption of almonds with elevating blood levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and lowering low density lipoproteins (LDL). A preliminary trial showed that using them in the daily diet might lower several factors associated with heart disease, including cholesterol and blood lipids. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens