Impact of Workplace Coffee Machines on Heart Health

A study revealed that coffee from workplace machines often contains high levels of cafestol and kahweol, compounds linked to increased LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Researchers suggest opting for well-filtered coffee over poorly filtered office coffee machines.

Harvard Medical Student's Vegan Diet Experiment

A Harvard medical student's health experiment switching to a vegan diet resulted in an unexpected increase in LDL cholesterol levels. The student consumed a plant-based diet focusing on tofu, green vegetables, dark chocolate, and macadamia nut butter, leading to weight loss and a spike in cholesterol.