subject: How to Turbocharge Your Health [print this page] There are recent studies which have shown that with just a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle, you can strengthen your immunity, control your weight, head off heart disease and more. Here are some of those tweaks that you should try.
Butter your vegetables. Did you know that you can cut your levels of artery-clogging triglycerides by 51% as well as lift your levels of good HDL cholesterol by adding butter to your diet. This can reduce your risk of heart disease by 25% or more, according to research conducted at the University of Connecticut. Researchers say that a little bit of butter and other saturated fats can improve your liver's metabolism. As an added bonus, if you consume a pat a butter, you can double your body's ability to absorb vitains A, E, D and K from cooked vegetables.
Drink a nightcap. Just published research shows that womenwho have one drink daily are 30% less likely to struggle with their weight than those who don't drink. Red wine has the strongest weight-checking effect, but white wine, beer and liquor also helped women to stay trim.
Speak your mind. Studies show thatthe more often you stand up for something that you belive in, the less likely you are to feel down or depressed. By taking action and helping others, you can stimulate the production of serotonin--the brain chemical that is needed to prevent and treat depression.
Sip coffee. Darker brews of coffee, such as espresso and French roast, contain double the amount of N-methylpyridium as milder brews. This compound helps to reduce acid inyour tummy
Take sage supplement.You can instantly sharpen your memory by taking a single dose of sage extract (found in health food stores). It can slo help improve brain functions for folks with major memory lags and full blown Alzheimer's disease. Sage works by blocking the breakdown of a brain compound that's essential for clear thinking and formation of memories.
