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A Great Diet 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, 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)
Mushrooms
Nuts
Oysters
Copper (Linked to regulating cholesterol metabolism (increases in HDL, decreases in LDL))
Crab
Lobster and crayfish
Mushrooms
Oysters
Sunflower seeds
Fiber, soluble (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
What is High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an extremely important waxy fatlike 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
How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Lower Your Cholesterol
Our customized online meal planner helps you lower your cholesterol by eating delicious, whole foods. It takes into consideration the health conditions of everyone in your household, allowing you to serve wonderful meals that meet everyone's nutritional needs.
MyFoodMyHealth automatically generates a shopping list for you based on your conditions, making shopping easy.
Videos, cooking tips, recipes and an extensive glossary provide “the basics” you need to cook flavorful and nutritious meals.
