Cholesterol Foods

• Food cravings are more complicated than you might think – they stem from our genetic past and the way our mind works
• Exercise to forget about the craving and to release good feeling endorphins
• Treat yourself in moderation
• Find alternatives for unhealthy food “rewards”

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Cholesterol Foods10 Jul 2009

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• Oysters can be a good source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids
• The garbanzo beans in hummus can lower LDL cholesterol by 5% or more
• Drinking one glass of pinot noir wine per day can lower cholesterol levels significantly
• Sushi provides a wide range of cholesterol lowering benefits

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Cholesterol Foods3 Mar 2009

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• Studies conducted since the 1970s have shown that red yeast rice has a positive effect on total cholesterol levels
• Red rice yeast has been demonstrated to target LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and help reduce them
• It may be a good idea to add red rice yeast to your diet if you have high cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods15 Jan 2009

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• High cholesterol has long been associated with such foods as lobster and shrimp, which is why many people worried about their cholesterol have given them up, but these shellfish may actually contribute to healthy total cholesterol levels
• A build up of plaque in the arteries presents cause for concern, which is why maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and high HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels, is important
• Studies have shown that eating a heart healthy diet with both shrimp and lobster, in moderation, can help lower cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods25 Nov 2008

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• Your cholesterol reading depends on your HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol) and your LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol). It’s important to have higher HDL than LDL in order to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Making sure to watch what types of fats are in your diet, specifically making sure to avoid trans fat, is one way of helping promote good cholesterol
• Doing regular cardiovascular exercises, eating a low cholesterol diet and quitting, or never taking up smoking, are other ways of steering clear of bad cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods14 Nov 2008

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• Among its many healing attributes, turmeric has been shown to lower bad, or LDL cholesterol levels
• With the help of curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, the liver is able to rid the body of more LDL cholesterol, effectively enabling the body to lower LDL cholesterol levels
• Turmeric can provide a dietary boost for reducing cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods5 Nov 2008

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• Cayenne is one of many natural cholesterol lowering supplements
• One of many of this powder’s pluses is that it helps improve blood circulation, aiding in the fight against bad, or LDL cholesterol levels
• With high cholesterol such a major concern today, it’s important to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and perhaps look into how you can start reducing cholesterol levels. Cayenne can help in this process

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Cholesterol Foods3 Nov 2008

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