The last thing on most parents mind is the possibility of their child having high cholesterol.

It would be a very wise decision to notice their consumption of junk food or should I say lack of healthy foods.

Studies have shown that atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries - the leading cause of heart disease — begins very early. It is recommended that children over the age of about 2 years, as well as all adults, adopt a heart-healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk of developing heart disease as adults. You can lower the risk for the both of you by maintaining a healthy weight and by being physically active.

You can help shape their dietary habits by making sure that they learn about healthy eating and educating them on the right foods.

Keep in mind that you have to set the example by choosing a healthy diet yourself.

One way of reforming your “Junk Food Junkies” is to prepare their snacks for them. Most children are looking for good tasting snacks and could care less if it’s healthy or not.

Try to buy healthy snacks, remember that they are mainly concerned about how the snack taste.

One way to encourage physical activity is to join them in an activity that’s fun for the both of you.

Consult your medical professional for advice on cholesterol screenings.

“The decisions you fail to make today, will determine your health tomorrow!”

Michael Flowers was diagnosed with high cholesterol over 10 years ago and has been able to keep it under control naturally by utilizing the methods he writes about his site http://www.you-and-your-cholesterol.com

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With thousands of people in the UK dismayed and disappointed with conventional fad diets and weight loss programmes which have simply not worked not to mention the money they have lost, many more have reached their ideal weight and more importantly remained there by discovering Dr Cohen’s revolutionary weight loss programme.

Dr Cohen’s program focuses on the balance of three hormones; Insulin which regulates your blood sugar, the Human Growth Hormone which controls the breakdown of fat, and Serotonin which controls your craving for food.
In overweight people, the level of The Human Growth
Speaking about the program offered by Amatsuhealth, founder Sukh Padda said:

“This revolutionary program is based on international research, which started more than 16 years ago in Europe, USA and South Africa. Your diet is individually created for you by Dr Cohen himself and is based on your specific profile which stimulates these three hormones with specific food combinations and quantities so that the body starts burning its own fat. No artificial substances, pills or injections are necessary. Food is the only thing you take in effect your food becomes your “medicine”. The body corrects the hormonal imbalance naturally.
A short stabilization programme follows the eating plan; called the ‘Refeed Programme’ to ensure that weight is not gained when normal eating resumes. The average weight loss is between 15-33lbs per month”.

Warning, major side effects! Following the programme exactly will have dramatic effects! Due to rapid weight and fat loss you may well experience having to buy a complete new wardrobe

For more information email amatsuhealth@gmail.com

Sukh Padda runs a succesful clinic offering a unique Japanese therapy known as Amastu medicine. He is Bsc Honours Biology graduate, Full member of the British Registar of Complementary Practitioners, Guild of Complementary Practitioners and the British Amatsu Association, Member of the charity Backcare, Diploma in Amatsu Medicine (advanced level), S.A.C Diploma Nutritional Therapy, Biochemical Tissue Salts, Meditation and Herbology, Member of Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, Fully Insured.
Amatsuhealth offers a range of alternative therapies from Amatsu to natural weight loss and hypnotherapy.

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When you really need to lose weight, it helps tremendously to actually read the labels of food you’re buying and eating. Even better than reading those labels though, is understanding what they mean.

Many food items these days carry labels boasting how healthy they are for you: “Low Fat”, “Reduced Calorie”, and other claims are written all over the packaging… but do you really know what those claims mean? You might actually be surprised.

These labels - or claims - are regulated by the FDA. What they actually mean however, isn’t always exactly what they say. For instance, something marked “Cholesterol Free” might actually have Cholesterol in it. Takie a look at some of the FDA guidelines and you’ll see what I mean:

* Fat-Free: Less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving, with no added fat or oil

* Low fat: 3 grams or less of fat per serving

* Less fat: 25% or less fat than the comparison food

* Saturated Fat Free: Less than 0.5 grams of saturated fat and 0.5 grams of trans-fatty acids per serving

* Cholesterol-Free: Less than 2 mg cholesterol per serving, and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving

* Low Cholesterol: 20 mg or less cholesterol per serving and 2 grams or less saturated fat per serving

* Reduced Calorie: At least 25% fewer calories per serving than the comparison food

* Low Calorie: 40 calories or less per serving

* Extra Lean: Less than 5 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood

* Lean: Less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 g of saturated fat, and 95 mg of cholesterol per (100 gram) serving of meat, poultry or seafood

* Light (fat): 50% or less of the fat than in the comparison food (ex: 50% less fat than our regular cheese)

* Light (calories): 1/3 fewer calories than the comparison food

* High-Fiber: 5 grams or more fiber per serving

* Sugar-Free: Less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving

* Sodium-Free or Salt-Free: Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving

* Low Sodium: 140 mg or less per serving

* Very Low Sodium: 35 mg or less per serving

(Source: http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/flg-6a.html)

As you can see, reading the labels becomes very important with most of the claims made. If someone where to buy a product labeled “Reduced Fat”, they generally think they’re eating healthy. But if the product is normally extremely high in fat, the “reduced” version only has to have 25% less than the regular one in order to put that claim on their package. And 25% less than something that’s pretty high to begin with is usually higher than you want for optimal health and weight loss.

The same problems occur with food items labeled “free”. Cholesterol free, sugar free, calorie free, etc. - these are a bit misleading. When you buy a cholesterol free product, you’re not getting zero cholesterol. You’re only getting a small amount, but the point is you’re not getting “zero”, which is what the label implies.

So when you’re working hard to lose weight, be sure to read the labels… even on those items that say sugar free, calorie free, or fat free. And if they actually do have a little bit of sugar, calories or fat, be sure to factor that in to your overall daily intake. Doing this one little thing can make a big difference in how fast you lose weight, as well as how much you lose.

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