Total fat reduction for cholesterol
Eating a high fat diet may contribute to heart disease. Eating too much fat also contributes to excess body weight. Reducing the total amount of fat in your diet can also help reduce your risk of heart disease. Choose lean cuts of meat and go for lower-fat varieties of dairy products and spreads, or eat […]
Dietary cholesterol effects
Some foods naturally contain cholesterol, called dietary cholesterol. Foods such as kidneys, eggs and prawns are higher in dietary cholesterol than other foods. Dietary cholesterol has much less of an effect on the level of cholesterol in your blood than saturated fat you eat. If your physician has advised you to change your diet to […]
Legumes to lowers the cholesterol
Legumes, also known as pulses, are a group of plant foods that includes beans, peas and lentils. Legumes contain a lot of fiber, minerals and protein. Replacing some refined grains and processed meats in your diet with legumes can lower your risk of heart disease. A review of studies showed that eating a 1/2 cup […]
Dark chocolate effect on cholesterol
Research claims that dark chocolate and cocoa can lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. In one study, healthy adults drank a cocoa beverage twice a day for a month. They experienced a reduction in “bad” LDL cholesterol. Their blood pressure also decreased and their “good” HDL cholesterol increased. Cocoa and dark chocolate also seem to protect the […]
Garlic to lowers the cholesterol
Garlic has been used for centuries as an ingredient in cooking and as a medicine. It contains various powerful plant compounds, including allicin. Studies suggest that garlic lowers blood pressure in people with elevated levels and may help lower total and “bad” LDL cholesterol — although the latter effect is less strong. Many studies utilize […]
