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How to Lower Cholesterol Levels
Posted by admin in Cholesterol on December 1, 2011
Have you ever feel pain or soreness in the back of the head neck? If so, maybe you have high cholesterol. Yes. One characteristic of high cholesterol is the emergence of a pain in the nape of the back of the head. However, the majority of high cholesterol in the body did not show any symptoms or complaints.
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty compound contained in the blood. Cholesterol terdirin of two types, namely the good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.
Cholesterol levels
Cholesterol levels can be categorized as normal levels and levels of hazard or high. Cholesterol levels can be considered normal person if the size is 160-200mg and classified as hazardous conditions if the size is above 240mg because it can lead to stroke.
People who are fairly high cholesterol should avoid foods derived from animal products. Food intake was replaced with fruits and vegetables that contain absolutely no cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »
Cholesterol Lowering Foods
Posted by admin in Cholesterol, Foods on November 20, 2011
There are some foods that can lower bad cholesterol levels. The following types of foods that can lower cholesterol levels :
1. Soybeans
Soy beans and processed products such as tofu, tempe, soy milk, and soy flour, in which contain isoflavones. However, tofu and tempe may not be effective in lowering cholesterol when treated carelessly. For example, fried in cooking oil mixed with coconut milk or coconut milk and cooking oil as a source of saturated fat. Agency for Food and Drug Administration said that the United States to lower cholesterol, consume at least 25 grams of soy protein every day of it.
2. Nuts
Nuts are a source of soluble fiber is so high, in which soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol levels. Therefore, the tomb of beans (chickpeas, kidney beans, and beans) with a routine for six weeks can reduce cholesterol as much as ten percent beans.
3. Salmon Fish
Omega-3 acid content is in very good salmon and trigiserilda lower LDL and increase HDL. In addition, EPA and DHA contained in fish salmon is very good for heart health. The American Hearth Association recommend at least two servings per week to obtain maximum efficacy. In addition to salmon, other consumption that is also good, such as tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel, and herring.
4. Avocado
Avocados are a source of unsaturated fat that can boost the level of HDL. But unfortunately, avocados are high in calories and should be mixed with vegetables suppressor calories. An avocado with a medium-size has 300 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat. Meanwhile, the human body’s normal requirements of 1,800 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat each day. Read the rest of this entry »