Archive for the ‘Cholesterol Watch’ Category
August 28, 2009
- Good Cholesterol vs Bad Cholesterol
When your doctor told you to stay away from foods with too much cholesterol, he might not have explained the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Here are a few pointers, to help you tell the difference.
First of all the basic difference is that LDL cholesterol is bad, and HDL cholesterol is good. Both [...]
August 18, 2009
- 4 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol
There are many foods available that help reduce your cholesterol level and ensure a healthy heart. Read food labels before you purchase any products to make sure you’re consuming the following nutrients:
1. High fiber products - Many studies have found that high fiber products can significantly decrease the LDL (bad cholesterol) cholesterol level. Oats, beans, barley, [...] - The Vegetarian Diet for Low Cholesterol
Research shows that a vegetarian diet can help with lowering your cholesterol levels.
There are 4 different variations in a vegetarian diet:
• Vegan - Vegans only consume foods derived from plant products such as vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, grain and nuts; and will not eat any foods made from or with any animal products.
• Lacto vegetarian - [...] - How to Reduce Cholesterol, Prescription-Free
Studies confirmed that having a high LDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) and low HDL level (good cholesterol) contribute to a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are powerful prescription drugs available to control cholesterol levels, but they are not suitable for everyone. People with moderate to borderline cholesterol levels, should try non-prescription methods before [...]
- What Are Cholesterol Symptoms?
This may come as a surprise, but often there are no cholesterol symptoms. So despite feeling healthy, you can still have high cholesterol levels and not even know it. However, if you ignore high cholesterol, it may eventually lead to serious heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the U.S according [...]
- How to Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
It is very important to maintain your HDL cholesterol levels, also known as “good cholesterol,” to prevent heart disease and heart attack. There are few guidelines to maintain healthy cholesterol levels:
• Exercise regularly - Getting regular exercise actually helps raise HDL cholesterol level while lowering total LDL (bad) cholesterol. Exercise has other benefits such as weight [...]
April 12, 2009
- High BCAAs Plus High Fat Diet Equals Insulin Resistance Risk
We know that insulin resistance is a condition that is a precursor to diabetes, but we’re still filling in the pieces as to the blood chemistry of those obese people who actually develop insulin resistance. One recent study out of Duke has found that these obese people have been found to hold onto proteins called [...]
April 6, 2009
- What’s So Great About Olive Oil?
There’s probably no one out there reading this blog right now who is not aware of the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its heart healthy basis—which is olive oil. This “liquid gold” has long been hailed for its ability to increase the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, protecting you against heart diseases. [...]
March 31, 2009
- Essential Nutrients For Fat Loss
I have some important news for you folks–all of the dieting in the world will never be maximized to your advantage if you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals, which are essential to regulating how your body responds to protein, carbohydrates and fats—and key to losing fat. Here are a couple of key nutrients which [...]
March 16, 2009
- Looking North to the Nordic Diet
We have all heard of the Mediterranean diet which is supported by scientific data showing that people living in countries bordering the Mediterranean have lower levels of cardiovascular disease, obesity and some types of cancer. The diet is rich in large amounts of vegetables, nuts, bread and fish, making the Mediterranean diet very low in [...]
March 9, 2009
- Swept Away by Agave
Many mistakenly think that the agave is a kind of cactus but agaves are actually closely related to the lily and amaryllis families. Though this post is about the use of agave as a sweetener, I think the other uses of agave are interesting too. Way before the days of antibiotics, the Aztecs used to [...]
February 25, 2009
- Fructose: The Link with Obesity
Many of us have long been accustomed to drinking a big glass of OJ with breakfast or a sweetened beverage with our lunch and dinner. Turns out this may be much worse for you than just a few extra calories on your daily menu. Especially if you’re already obese. A recent study from the Monell [...]
February 8, 2009
- Low Carb Study
Scarsdale, Atkins, the Zone, South Beach. Each of these diets claims their plan is your key to successful, long-term weight loss, but the available research is insufficient at this point for us to really, truly know what’s most effective. Conventional dietitians will tell you that losing weight is all about taking in less overall calories–that [...]