Cholesterol is present in our bodies by one of two ways; our liver produces cholesterol and we eat foods containing cholesterol. High amounts of cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol that is bad for us, can lead to many health complications and significantly increase your risk of heart diseases.
While there are many foods that are high in LDL cholesterol, there are a lot, which can actually help to lower your LDL cholesterol levels and increase your HDL cholesterol or the good cholesterol. Here's a list of foods that lower cholesterol, which is a must have for anyone who is trying to reduce their LDL levels and increase their HDL levels.
Apples: Everyone has heard of the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Well, apples are also very good for lowering your LDL cholesterol levels. 2 full apples, or 12 ounces of apple juice, if taken everyday, can reduce your risk of heart diseases by as much as 50%.
Garlic: Garlic helps to lower LDL cholesterol and thins your blood naturally. This prevents clogging up of arteries and thus lowers your risk of heart diseases.
Onions: Eating just half a raw onion everyday can increase your HDL levels by 25% and lower your LDL as well.
Beans and Legumes: These contain soluble fiber which helps to increase your HDL cholesterol and reduce your LDL cholesterol. All kinds of beans and legumes such as pinto, kidney, black-eyed, lentils, pink beans, etc are good for your heart.
Unsaturated Fats: Contrary to the misconception that all kinds of fat are bad for you, unsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids can actually be good for your heart. Monounsaturated fats (olive oil, canola, peanut, and almond oil) and polyunsaturated fats (corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil etc) increase the HDL cholesterol and lower the LDL cholesterol and are thus good for your heart.
Other Cholesterol Lowering Foods: Oats, fenugreek, artichokes, turmeric, guggul, green tea, nuts, and black tea, are all known to lower LDL cholesterol in your body.
Of course, diet is no substitute for a doctor's care when you are ill. Diet and nutrition represent "the other side of the coin" and always inform your doctor whenever you make a dietary change, especially if you are on a pharmaceutical drug.
Dave Saunders is a certified nutritional educator, wellness coach, member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE) and author. He is also the host of a weekly, nation-wide telephone lecture on health and nutrition. For additional information, please visit http://www.glycoboy.com or http://www.glycoboy.com or email Dave at http://www.glycoboy.com
no-contract cleaning service Glenview ..Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing my 6-month old... Read More
Constipation is a condition whereby the fecal matter traveling through... Read More
The debate regarding Fluoride continues to rage, is it good... Read More
Our bodies are truly incredible machines. What makes cells healthy?... Read More
Hi Readers,My message today is simple short and perhaps blunt... Read More
"The physician who knows only medicine, knows not even medicine."... Read More
Having a large amount of such "visceral fat" is associated... Read More
Eating out when you are on a restricted diet always... Read More
Diets don't work. If they did the U.S. of A.... Read More
When you actually sit down and think about it, bottled... Read More
Cholesterol finds its way into our bodies in two main... Read More
We've heard it not only once or twice or even... Read More
I'll preface this article by saying that it will help... Read More
Mango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They're sweet,... Read More
Coconut oil is less known compare to olive oil, corn... Read More
The secret of success is knowing how to deal with... Read More
Today, more than ever, consumers over the age of 50... Read More
What if you could actually slow your rate of aging,... Read More
Do you know your ph? By getting ph strips at... Read More
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the healthiest of them... Read More
If you have a business trip tomorrow morning, you've probably... Read More
Some of the things you think you know that just... Read More
The adrenal or "stress glands" are small, triangular shaped glands... Read More
Olive oil is a healthy choice over other fats such... Read More
Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking around the world with... Read More
house cleaning company Glencoe ..These are questions we have to ask ourselves? because after... Read More
1. Enjoy what you eatWhether someone is following the Atkins... Read More
While there are many effective ways to get more energy... Read More
The makers of Bumble Bee Tuna generated some buzz today... Read More
The typical American diet already provides plenty of protein and... Read More
You may have heard that essential fats are an important... Read More
AgingHow did aging appeared?If mechanism of Death was chosen by... Read More
Sprouts not only taste good, but they are also a... Read More
They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed... Read More
Water is the single most important element for human existence,... Read More
There are a lot of very good reasons to eat... Read More
The fact that diet directly affects behaviour is no news,... Read More
A frequent misunderstanding about macrobiotics is that it is a... Read More
Flaxseeds may be the smallest seeds you will find in... Read More
People want to get the very best they can when... Read More
Meal replacements have been part of the diet landscape for... Read More
This is such a busy time of year, isn't it?... Read More
When it comes to planning a healthy diet, fat is... Read More
The Health and Nutrition Industry has come about as peoples... Read More
You've no doubt heard the saying, "You are what you... Read More
There's no doubt--carbohydrates have taken center stage in public discourse... Read More
Being vegetarian is one of the greatest things in the... Read More
For most people, the concept of capsulized food? usually conjures... Read More
Did you know that much of our dry skin comes... Read More
You say you don't know what glyconutrients are? You are... Read More
Nutrition |