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How to life without too much cholesterol

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

To ensure a life without too much cholesterol, now adopt some anti-cholesterol reflexes. Good habits that persist are those that are taken early. And of course, if you have high cholesterol, know that it is never too late to do …
Statins against high cholesterol also prevent cancer!
Margarine, oil or yogurt anti-cholesterol: is it a good idea?

1. I know the foods high in cholesterol and avoid involving them in the same meal

These include brains, offal, kidney, butter, egg yolk, cold cuts, cheeses, meats, cream. Do not abuse it. Instead, limit them if you have high cholesterol, and do not combine them in the same meal. (more…)

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Cholesterol is essential for body functions

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Cholesterol an ally who can become a little too sticky.

Good cholesterol is essential for the functioning of your body, but when the evil takes over’re off to a fundamental imbalance in the body that is responsible for high rates of cardiovascular disease in North America.

Those most at risk are those that exceed two grams per liter of blood LDL. This cholesterol adheres to the tissues, arteries and thickens the blood … frequently found those people with low HDL levels (ideal 1.5 g per liter and more), fatty biliary origin helps transport fats is where the body needs it and evacuating the surplus of bad fats LDL.

Two thirds of people at risk for high cholesterol, causes other than direct food: kidney problems, hypothyroidism, medications or hormones, if not hereditary apolipoprotein regulatory deficiencies, but a good diet is beneficial in correcting all cases. (more…)

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Anti-Cholesterol Diet (Part 1)

Monday, January 11th, 2010

A high level of LDL cholesterol has the potential to create problems for cardiovascular health. This depends on many factors, including overweight. Sometimes it also depends on genetic reasons why you need to take medication, but it is known that weight control and food is the key to maintaining the balance between good cholesterol and bad. Because cholesterol there are two types. Not by chance, we talked about LDL cholesterol …
But what is cholesterol? It is a fatty substance naturally present in all tissues of animals, including humans. And you must have it! Part of the cholesterol is used in cell membranes and pearl formation of sex hormones and bile acids, the ones that help to absorb and digest fats from the diet. We have two types of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol or liporproeteina low density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol and high density. More than three quarters of the cholesterol in the blood is produced by the body, while the rest comes from diet. Sometimes you have too colestreolo for genetic reasons.
* LDL cholesterol, commonly known as coloesterolo bad, carries fat to the body and is large, spongy and sticky. If there are appropriate circumstances, the LDL cholesterol sticks to artery walls and accumulates resrginendole (arteriosclerosis). In turn, the blood has a tendency to develop blood clots. If a clot forms and blocks the artery (thrombosis), this can cause a heart attack or a stroke.
* HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol collects grease and transported to the liver. If you have a high level of HDL cholesterol, are less likely to accumulate fatty deposits in arteries. With a high proportion of HDL compared all’LDL is therefore greater protection against heart problems. There are studies showing that excess weight, if you lose 10 pounds of it can cause a reduction Deol 15% of the level of LDL cholesterol and an 8% increase in HDL cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol then, and if you want to avoid, one must consume foods that help to reduce levels of LDL. Is therefore important to know which foods we need, in this case, assume.

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