Health & Views March 3rd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake   Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website ...

Health & Views March 2nd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file .   Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website ...

Using the social media to promote dietary oils.-by Dr Harold Gunatillake   “Half a Tablespoon of Olive oil Per Day Reduce Heart Attack and Lower Bad Cholesterol.” The Mediterranean people like the Greeks and the Italians the incidence of cardiovascular disease is lower than the others is attributed to their traditional Mediterranean diet which includes olive oil, and not attributable only to olive oil as boasted in the above linked video. Epidemiological studies provide evidence that the favourable health status of the Mediterranean people including the Greeks and the Italians, though their private and state healthcare systems is inferior compared to those of Northern European people, and the smoking rate is high, the mortality rate from heart disease seems to be low. It is due to the diet which includes plenty of veggies, wholemeal bread, potatoes, tomatoes, legumes/beans nuts and seeds and fruits with less meat consumption as well as ...

What happens to dietary fats in the body? That is our talk, today-by Dr. Harold Gunatillake   Transcript: Dietary fats are triglycerides Triglycerides are composed of fatty acids Each molecule of triglyceride contains three fatty acids joined to an alcohol glycerol. Yes, fats you eat are triglycerides, and each molecule is composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids. ‘Triglycerides are the main stores of body fat. They are stored in adipose cells, widely distributed over the body—mainly under the skin, around deep blood vessels, and in the abdominal cavity and to a lesser degree in association with muscles.’ So, when you see a guy fat as ever, you know where most of the fats are stored to give that shape: under the skin called subcutaneous fat and the protruding belly due to visceral fat. There are three kinds of macronutrients in the diet- we eat, Carbs, Fats and ...