High Cholesterol
October 31st, 2007 | by admin |
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High Cholesterol
(editors note: Meat products have high levels of LDL, not HDL as mentioned in the article below. Thanks To Robert for pointing this out)
Cholesterol: A Guide To High And Low Foods!
by: Ray Kelly
The excess accumulation of cholesterol can lead to a stroke or heart attack. This happens because the build-up of excess cholesterol begins to clog the blood vessels leading to arteriosclerosis. It is believed that the overall incidence of strokes and heart attacks could be reduced by as much as 50% if Americans could reduce their cholesterol level by 25%. In fact, for every 1% of lowered blood cholesterol, the chances of having a heart attack are reduced by 2%.
However, all cholesterol is not bad, as most know by now. There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL helps to remove excess fats from your blood while high LDL is known to lead to a higher incidence of strokes and heart attacks.
So the question is how can we follow a diet that helps us reduce LDL while still gaining the benefits of HDL? Below you will find a list of foods to avoid and foods you should eat in order to reduce overall cholesterol levels.
Food To Avoid
Eggs – Eggs have very high levels of LDL. (Note that the white of an egg is not bad for you.)
Fats and Oils – Fried foods, hydrogenated oils and excess amount of other oils are all considered to be very high in LDL.
Sugar Products – Most sugar products will increase LDL almost exclusively. Avoid them.
Meat Products – All meat products have very high levels of HDL and should be avoided.
Shell Fish – Though overall fish are healthy and help to reduce cholesterol this is not the case with shellfish. Crabs, shrimp (prawns), lobster and other such foods are very high in LDL.
Dairy Products – All dairy products have high levels of LDL. It is recommended that you use non-fat dairy products instead.
Fast Foods – Most, if not all fast foods are very high in fat content and increase LDL.
FOODS TO EAT
Low-Fat / Non-Fat Dairy Products – Low fat or no-fat dairy products are much better options than their normal counterparts but make sure you know the actual fat content of the item.
Non-Shell Fish – All fish are high in Omega-3 and as a result they actually help lower cholesterol.
Soy Products – Soy products high in protein are good for reducing cholesterol.
Nuts – Nuts such as walnut, almond, pecan and peanut all help to reduce cholesterol if they are eaten in their natural form.
About The Author
Ray Kelly is an Exercise Scientist with 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Sign up for his free 7 Day Weight Loss Course at http://www.free-online-health.com or http://www.trainingdiary.ws.
This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Seek the guidance of a licensed physician if you need medical advice.
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7 Responses to “High Cholesterol”
By Sharon on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
So,we all should avoid all kinds of meat? If a person should snack alot at nighttime,is that bad? I know someone that eats 2 pieces of toast,4 tomatoes,slice of bread with applesauce on top,he consumes all this within one hour,then goes to bed at 10pm!Dosent this make it hard to sleep at night,cuz you are sleeping on a full stomach!
By Sharon on Nov 4, 2007 | Reply
my comment just got moved to the top page!
By thomas thurber on Nov 12, 2007 | Reply
My wife has been a vegetarian for over twenty years, yet she recently had a combined cholesterol level of 260. What are the factors that may be contributing to such a high level?
By Roberto Riccio on Nov 13, 2007 | Reply
I believe you meant to say “all meat products have very high levels of LDL” not “HDL.”
This should be corrected so that people don’t get the wrong information.
By Mikhail Sontana on Nov 19, 2007 | Reply
Nonesense. Yes, it is true that the food you have listed are bad for heart and high in cholesterol. However, remeber, that its not the cholesterol that comes from the diet that causes problmems. It is cholesterol that is produced by the liver, that cuases high cholesterol levels. Abstaining form beneficial fats and moderate cholesterol consumption, will force your liver to prooduce 4 times greater the cholesterol levels, that would have otherwise been produced if you have actually eaten the food.
By Caitlin Hyland, herbalist, MT on Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
Avoid all meat? are you serious? Humans have evolved to be omnivores, so meat (in moderation) is vital to good nutrition.
Insted of avoiding all meat, select meat that is healthier for you. For instance, you might try venison (deer) which is very low in fat and high in protein. It is also high in B vitamins, which help to repair damage to the cardiovascular system and PREVENT HEART DISEASE! Also, because most venison is harvested from the wild, the meat is organic, free from antibiotics, hormones and other chemicals found in farmed meat.
By Carmen.Aguado on Feb 17, 2008 | Reply
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