there is no link whatsoever between cholestoral (ldl/hdl) and heart disease, this has been proven beyond a doubt
heart disease is an inflammatory disorder
See the following for a set of markers you should be tracking, thoroughly referenced for further reading. (Skip the first section if ketogenic is not for you.)
http://www.ketotic.org/2013/09/the-ketogenic-diet-reverses-i...
Second, I always thought that the specious connection was between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, not necessarily the latter with heart disease.
Any comments/elaborations?
1) The link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol.
2) The link between cholesterol and heart disease risk.
The former exists because research has shown that a large number of people don't seem to see an increase in blood cholesterol when they increase their dietary cholesterol, as I mentioned in the article.
The latter exists because people with seemingly healthy cholesterol levels, still develop heart disease, which has led to looking for alternative risk indications e.g. number of cholesterol particles vs total amount of cholesterol - the theory being that smaller, denser cholesterol particles may carry less total cholesterol but are more likely to cause plaque build up in the arteries.
>During these two months I'd not been exercising at all.
Working in the health field I can't begin to express how important it is to exercise frequently. The human body is designed to run, not to sit in an office for 8 hours a day punctuated by 2 minute walking breaks to the bathroom every few hours.
Also, stop eating once in a while. Nearly every culture and religion has a historical link to fasting yet only recently are the benefits being explored in a scientific manner.
Please fellow HN, take heed from the author and try to commit to a good diet and regular exercise, for the sake of you and your family.
Great work Harj, keep it up. You're a source of inspiration for many.
Just wondering what steps I could take to be healthier, as I've never even considered fasting in the past. Thanks!