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When it comes to cooking, most of us use oils Whether its adding oil to a cake mix or preparing to fry up a chicken breast, whether its drizzling oil over a salad or pouring a little into boiling water before adding pasta, oil is used so often and so frequently that it's imperative that we figure out what's healthy and what's not Also, there are so many varieties out there that it can be a little overwhelming—should you use canola, olive, coconut, animal fat, soybean oil, or what? We're going to break down the list here, go over the benefits and health risks, and give you a good idea as to what you should be using

First, let's be clear about something: all oils are basically fats If you weren't aware of that, now you know, but whether its vegetable oil or olive or whatever, they're all fats, so be aware of how much you use and why Just as there are good fats and bad fats, from transfats to monounsaturated, the same holds true for oils

First, the good oils Let's start with olive oil, which is not only an ancient fixture in recipes but is also the most monounsaturated oil there is It has proven cardiovascular benefits (raises HDL and lowers LDL cholesterol) and also boasts of powerful antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties It's great drizzled on a salad, and can be used for cooking, but here you must be careful—only use olive oils at low heat Higher heats can sour it, and ruin its health benefits

Coconut oil is also excellent, but is frequently distrusted because of its high saturated fat content (at 92 percent, its often solid at room temperature, which is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fat) However, saturated fats can offer many health benefits, and coconut oil can help normalize blood lipids, protect your liver from damage by alcohol, and has great anti inflammatory and immune system supporting properties Unlike olive oil, it's fine with high temperatures, making it a great choice for serious cooking

Now, one group to avoid are high polyunsaturated oils (such as corn, sunflower, canola, safflower, cottonseed, etc) The reason you should avoid them is because they oxidize easily (think about how oil can go sour if left open—that's oxidization happening right there), and are heavily refined and processed If you feel tempted to use these guys, go for olive oil instead Popular oils in this group like canola oil are genetically engineered and put through a deodorizing process that converts some of its natural omega 3's into harmful transfats

The key lesson to take away from all this is to use natural, healthy oils that require a minimum of processing Even animal fat is better than canola oil, because while high in saturated fat, it won't have gone through all the artificial processes that make poly unsaturated fats (PUFA's) so chemically dangerous to your system Think olive oil, think coconut oil, and stop using highly processed, hydrogenated oils like canola, corn or sunflower oil

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Everybody knows about cholesterol—it's bad, it builds up in you arteries and clogs them, it causes heart attacks and can be found in cheap, horrible food But is that the truth? Is all cholesterol bad? Just as you can have too much in your system, can you have too little? Is there any benefit to your body in producing cholesterol, and what does your body use it for? Learn about cholesterol in this article, and perhaps change the way you look at both it—and your health—today

First, what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a soft, fat like, waxy substance found in your bloodstream and in all your body's cells It's natural to have cholesterol, and in fact it's an essential part of your body's functioning because it's used to produce cell membranes and some key hormones Thus having some cholesterol in your body is crucial to survival, but the trick is to have the right amount Too much cholesterol is called hypercholesterolemia and can lead to increased chances of having a stroke

Where does cholesterol come from? Two main places: your body, and your food You liver and other cells in your body produce about 75 of the cholesterol in your system, with the other 25 coming from your diet
Are there good and bad kinds of cholesterol? Yes Since cholesterol cannot dissolve in your blood, it has to be transported to and from your cells by carriers called lipoproteins Low density Lipoprotein (LDL) is considered to be 'bad' cholesterol, while High density Lipoprotein (HDL) is considered 'good' LDL is the kind of cholesterol that, when too much is in your bloodstream, attaches to your arteries and clogs them Combined with other substances it can create plaque, a hard substance that narrows your arteries and makes them less flexible This is especially dangerous if a clot forms and tries to pass through a narrowed artery and blocks it, since that will result in a heart attack

HDL cholesterol composes about 1/3 of all your blood cholesterol, and actually seems to protect against heart attack Having too little HDL can also raise your chances of a heart attack, so it's crucial to maintain a healthy amount in your blood stream Medical experts think that HDL carry cholesterol away from your arteries and back to your liver, where it's passed from the body Think of HDL as the cholesterol cleaners of your system

The key is to watch how much trans fat and saturated fat you eat A healthy diet will have no trans fat and a moderate amount of saturated fat, and the key is both moderation and knowledge Be sure to learn the science behind the hype, and not rest on common wisdom If you study these matters, you will see that there is much to be gained through a little curiosity Look at the food labels of what you're eating, and check the fat levels Monitor your total daily intake, and be sure to never eat any trans fat at all Educate yourself, exercise, and eat healthy, and you will be sure to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and over optimum health

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Injuries are a fact of life if you're into competitive sports Whether you're out cycling through the mountain roads or rushing down the football field, whether you're diving down to great depths or dancing elegantly on a gymnast's horse, the odds of your eventually falling, being hit, or suffering some kind of trauma are significant The question thus becomes how best to ameliorate the extent of the injury when it comes, and how best to understand what's happened to you so as to prevent it from getting worse In this article I'll review a couple of the most common injuries, explore how you can prevent them, and what signs signal they've happened and how to treat them Read on, and prepare for the worst!

Let's start with one of the nastiest and most insidious of injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Your head is basically akin to an egg, with the brain being the yolk floating around inside, protected by the liquid in which it is suspended But should your head suffer a sufficiently nasty bump, your brain is liable to bang up against the inside and bruise or bleed Athletes in football, ice hockey, soccer, wrestling, basketball and cheerleading are most at risk, and this injury can run the range of skull fractures, blood clots and damage to the brain itself, and can be anything from a mild concussion to a more severe condition like Second Impact Syndrome (receiving a second concussion while recovering from the first), or a larger contusion or hematoma

How to prevent this? Aways wear a helmet Always! Whether cycling or playing football, don't be a fool—wear a helmet Don't tackle with your head in football, and in soccer try to avoid hitting the ball with your head But say something went wrong and you've smacked your head What are the symptoms of TBI? Vacant stare, slurred or delayed speech, disorientation, memory problems, dizziness, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, and loss of consciousness Later on you could develop persistent head aches, poor concentration, depression, trouble sleeping, irritability and light headedness Treatment? If you experience the symptoms above, a doctor can stop bleeding, stabilize your vital signs, control the pressure in your skull, remove blood clots and maintain adequate blood supply to the brain Worst case scenario? Surgery

Fractions and dislocations are horribly common, and can be a clean break or a skin tearing compound, and can happen in any sport They can happen as a result of impact with somebody else or the ground, or as a stress fracture due to repetitive stressing of the bone when running, for example You can also dislocate your bones by falling or colliding with other players, and this happens when two bones that meet at a joint become separated Hand and shoulder dislocations are most common, but knee, hip and elbow dislocations can also take place

In order to prevent these kind of injuries, make sure you warm up and wear protective gear When jumping try to land with your knees bent, and be careful to play on surfaces free of rabbit holes or humps You can also change up your running surface to prevent stress fractures, and strengthen the muscles around key joints to help prevent dislocation Treatment? Emergency medical attention Nothing you can do but rush to the ER, my friend

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