A Brave Heart is the inspiring result of a TEDx talk Velasquez gave in 2013, in which she discusses her rare syndrome â sheâs one of only two people in the world known to have it â and the impact itâs had on her life, including the excessive bullying sheâs experienced.
âThe greatest gains have more to do with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke,â says James Beckerman, MD, cardiologist at the Providence St. Vincent Heart Clinic in Portland, OR. The benefits go beyond your heart. Even a slight weight loss means more energy and the ability to do more activities. Plus, when you can do more, youâll boost your confidence and general quality of life. Being overweight strains your heart, which can lead to a host of health problems, including heart disease.
In almost every one of those studies, low-carb diets come out ahead of the diets they are compared to. Not only does low-carb cause more weight loss, it also leads to major improvements in most risk factorsâ¦ including cholesterol. Here are the 10 proven health benefits of low-carb and ketogenic diets.