Take Control of Your Health

1. So what can you do to improve your health? Dozens of studies show that a diet high in healthy protein and fats - and low in grains and carbs - is vital to better health. The Journal of Arteriosclerosis recently published studies on the benefits of protein. They found that a high-protein diet increased PAI-1 in the blood. And PAI-1 cuts the production of fat.
2. Another recent study shows that lean meat reduces cholesterol levels. The study showed that healthy protein lowers (bad) LDL cholesterol and raises (good) HDL cholesterol.
   And German researchers found that high-protein diets boost antioxidant levels. The more protein that participants ate, the higher their antioxidant levels became. They also found that low protein intake increases oxidative damage from free radicals.
3. Likewise, healthy fat is essential to health. Saturated fats are loaded with healthy nutrients. They boost your immune system. But we tend to eat too much of the bad fats - namely omega 6 and hydrogenated fats. Many modern meats and foods are rich in omega 6 fats. And while they offer some benefits, you should only eat them in small amounts.
   These "bad" fats promote inflammation, which studies link to arthritis, cancer, and heart disease.
4. But you can find great sources of protein and healthy fats in grass-fed beef, raw milk, cage-free eggs, cold water, wild-caught fish, and raw butter.