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A spoon full of cinnamon makes the blood pressure go down

DID YOU KNOW that eggs are not only a source of protein but also important to the brain? It is the choline in the egg yolk helps with memory. Some people tend to avoid the yolk because they believe it will increase their cholesterol, but it will not really have such an impact on your bad cholesterol as it is an great source of protein. I would be more concerned for those who eat eggs daily.

My favourite spice, cinnamon. Not only is it good for blood pressure and cholesterol. Did you know it can actually help your metabolism? Add a teaspoon to your protein shake (http://giftofnature.myshaklee.com/can/en/category.php) everyday for best results.

I've talked about it before; sugar can be the root of many health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and much more. The problem with sugar is it is hidden in so much of the processed foods we consume like crackers, bread, salad dressing and many other foods we wouldn't think to look for it. This week's Maclean's cover story is about this white stuff we refer to as sugar. Check out the preview: http://www.macleans.ca//sugar-overload-a-preview-of-this-/