Health News / September 2007
Lowering Cholesterol Levels
Eating more fiber-rich foods may help to lower your blood cholesterol level. A certain type of dietary fiber, called soluble fiber, may help lower cholesterol levels by sweeping cholesterol out of the body before it gets into the bloodstream. Soluble fiber lowers the “bad” Low Density Lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol without lowering the “good” High Density Lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol.
Foods rich in soluble fiber include oat bran, legumes, dried beans and peas, many fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, oranges, carrots, and psyllium seeds, broccoli, brown rice, and whole grain breads.
Vitamins A, C, and E, lower the chances of LDL building up in your arteries. You can get your vitamins in foods such as strawberries, oranges, oils and margarines, and melons.
Garlic has been found to help stop artery-clogging plaque.
Research suggests that compounds in soy foods called isoflavones may also work to reduce LDL cholesterol.
Salmon is an excellent source of protein because it is high in omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA that are good for your heart while low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
A mix of nuts, walnuts, cashews, and almonds and a moderate-fat diet that’s rich in the healthy monounsaturated fats found in nuts may actually be twice as good for your heart as a low-fat diet.
Information found in this newspaper is not intended to replace medical advice offered by physicians or healthcare providers. Information is provided for your general information. A Woman’s View, under no circumstances, makes any medical recommendations. Consult your physician or healthcare practitioner regarding all aspect of health concerns.
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