Q: My cholesterol is high and I need a diet to follow to help lower it have looked but can't seem to find what i;m looking for. Would like to print it as well as an exercise program . Any suggestions would be appreciated. TY in advance.
A: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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Can fruits be considered as an effective diet to lower cholesterol?
Fruits and vegetables.
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I was told my bad cholesterol was high, and to bring it down to under 100. My doc wants to start me on medication, but I am usually wary of meds and avoid them if possible. Is there an "easy way" to lower cholesterol by keeping my same diet
My non-expert medical opinion is this: The medication has side effects and it is only treating the symptom.
I'd suggest at least trying this one small change to your diet: eat oatmeal. The fact that it has been clinically linked to lowering
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i've been able to eat healthier and both cholesterol and blood pressure have lowered down to normal range yet the pounds i'm unable to shed which is more important?
that you have them both in the normal range is the most important ! congratulations ! stay on the good diet and unless you are obese don't be overly concerned that you are not losing the weight yet . cut back on the amount of calories and more exercise
The first and simplest tip is to get more fiber in your diet. There's just one catch. It must be viscous soluble fiber like psyllium fiber, which is the kind in Metamucil. Psyllium fiber has been proven to help lower total and LDL "bad" cholesterol.
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The Harvard Medical School's Health Beat put out information on the 10 foods that lower LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. Different foods lower cholesterol in three days: Some have soluble fiber, which pulls cholesterol out of the body before getting into
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High intakes of these fats often found in margarine, snack foods and prepared desserts raise “bad” LDL cholesterol, lower “good” HDL cholesterol and raise the risk of coronary heart disease. “Reducing calories from solid fats and added sugars allows |