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Learn More About the MyFoodMyHealth Meal Plan for High Cholesterol
MyFoodMyHealth Online Weekly Meal Planner
The Easy Way to Follow a Diet Plan for High Cholesterol
We know your life is busy. Our convenient, online meal planner makes it fast and easy for you to prepare healthy meals that are low in cholesterol. It's filled with nutritious recipes so delicious and satisfying even the pickiest eaters will enjoy following the MyFoodMyHealth low cholesterol diet.
You can even add other health conditions and food allergies so you can prepare delicious food that meets the dietary needs of your whole family.
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MyFoodMyHealth Meal Plan to Control High Cholesterol
A diet for high cholesterol should be loaded with fiber and foods high in copper, chromium, flavanoids, lycopene, omega-3 fatty acids, pantothenic acid, soy isoflavones, vitamin C, and vitamin E. This heart-healthy diet will lower "bad" cholesterol and may reduce your risk of heart disease.
Great Herbs to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol
- Cayenne
- Chives
- Cinnamon
- Coriander
- Fenugreek
- Turmeric
Great Foods to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol
Contrary to what you may think, a diet for high cholesterol doesn't mean you have to give up all the delicious foods in life. The variety of colors, tastes and textures you can incorporate into your diet to avoid high cholesterol is almost limitless.
Chromium (Helps to break down fats, so it may help lower LDL and raise HDL cholesterol levels)
Copper (Linked to regulating cholesterol metabolism (increases in HDL, decreases in LDL))
- Crab
- Lobster and crayfish
- Mushrooms
- Oysters
- Sunflower seeds
Fiber, soluble (Provides a source of beta glucans which interferes with the absorption and production of cholesterol)
- Apples
- Barley
- Beans, dried
- Carrots
- Oats
- Peas, fresh
Flavonoids (Inhibits the production of LDL cholesterol)
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Chocolate
- Grapefruit, white
- Lemons
- Limes
- Onions
- Oranges
- Pomegranates
- Soybeans
- Tomatoes
Garlic (Has anti-athlerosclerotic effect, lowers amount of cholesterol released into bloodstream)
Lycopene (Interferes with the body's synthesis of cholesterol)
- Grapefruits, pink
- Guava
- Tomatoes
Omega-3 fatty acids (Lowers cholesterol)
- Canola oil
- Oil, flaxseed
- Olive oil
- Salmon
- Trout
- Tuna
Pantothenic acid (Lowers amount of lipids in the blood)
- Avocados
- Mushrooms
- Salmon
- Sunflower seeds
- Yogurt
Soy isoflavones (Reduces low-density LDL levels)
- Soy products
- Soybeans
- Tempeh
- Tofu
Vitamin C (May prevent plaque buildup in the coronary arteries by reducing inflammation)
- Cabbage, red
- Kiwi fruit
- Oranges
- Peppers, bell, red
- Pineapple
- Potatoes
- Strawberries
- Tangerines and other mandarins
Vitamin E (Prevents free radicals from damaging LDL cholesterol)
- Almonds
- Avocados
- Brazil nuts
- Broccoli
- Mangoes
- Peanuts
- Sunflower seeds
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Sample Recipe for High Cholesterol
Armenian Red Lentil Soup by Jennifer Abadi
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General Information on High Cholesterol
What is High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an extremely important waxy fat like substance found in every cell, but concentrated in the brain, liver, and blood. It creates a protective sheath around the nerves, assists hormone production, and aids digestion.
Cholesterol is found in all foods derived from animal sources. When a person suffers from high cholesterol, excess cholesterol not processed by the liver or excreted continues to circulate in the bloodstream. If it oxidizes it can inflame or affect immune system activity. Eventually excess cholesterol builds up and can clog arteries, leading to a heart attack or stroke.
Types of Cholesterol
- HDL (good cholesterol)
- LDL (bad cholesterol)
Symptoms of High Cholesterol
- High cholesterol may cause angina (chest pain), heart attack, stroke, or high blood pressure
- Cholesterol may appear as yellow nodules beneath the skin of the elbows or knees, or under the eyes
Causes of High Cholesterol
- Genetic make up
- Diet rich in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol
- Diets high in processed snack foods and sweets
- Smoking
- Being overweight
- Lack of exercise
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How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Lower High Cholesterol
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Our customized online meal planner uses the healing power of whole foods to help you lower high cholesterol. It takes into consideration the health conditions of everyone in your household, allowing you to serve wonderful meals that meet everyone's nutritional needs.
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MyFoodMyHealth automatically generates a shopping list for you based on your conditions, making shopping easy.
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Videos, cooking tips, recipes and an extensive glossary provide "the basics" you need to cook flavorful and nutritious meals.
