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The animal products like meat, eggs and dairy products are some of the main sources of protein in our diet. However, in some cases it is advisable to limit consumption of these foods and choose lower fat versions. This is especially important if you raised the “bad” cholesterol in the blood, since among other problems, animal fats increase the risk of a heart attack. Read on to see what you should eat to reduce bad cholesterol in your body.

Cholesterol is a substance the body needs to function properly, but must be within ranges considered normal to stay healthy. There are two main types of cholesterol: one is called “bad” cholesterol (English low-density lipoprotein) and the other “good” or HDL (the English high-density lipoprotein). The latter protects the arteries of developing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), so it’s good to have high levels of HDL. Conversely, having high levels of LDL is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

While it is true that the elevation of “bad” cholesterol may be due to genetic causes and is sometimes necessary to take medicine to decrease, it is equally true that our habits, I mean our diet and physical activity level may affect the level cholesterol we have. So many times you can lower the LDL level simply by improving certain habits.

So if you have problems with high levels of cholesterol in your blood and your doctor has recommended that you go down what foods you should avoid? Start by reducing animal. In this group are meats (especially red), eggs (although you can eat the whites) and dairy (although you can eat low-fat dairy products or fat). Foods that contain trans fats, such as snacks, cakes and sweets, also raise LDL. On the other hand, the plants provide low cholesterol levels and whole grains rich in fiber. Of course, it is also important how you cook. For example:

* Use low-fat dairy products or defatted. And substitute sour cream or mayonnaise yogurt from whole-fat mayonnaise.
* Use olive oil or oil instead of butter Cannole. And it decreases the amount of oil you use for frying. No need to drown out what you cook. Limit fried foods in general.
* If the recipe suggests frying pan, be creative. Consider roasting, baking, scalping, grilling or steaming.

Here I give some examples of foods that will help lower bad cholesterol (of course it is important to watch the portion size because you want to maintain a healthy weight):

1. Oat bran and high fiber cereals
2. Fish with Omega 3 fatty acids (like salmon, sardines and tuna)
3. Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts
4. Olive oil
5. Foods containing added sterols and stanols (such as margarine, juice and yogurt)

Cheer up! Eating healthy is easier than it looks. If you eat meat, choose poultry (without skin), fish or lean red meat (in moderation).

Finally, note that in addition to eating a healthy diet is also important to stay active to reduce your level of bad cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Of course the only way to know your levels of cholesterol, HDL and LDL in your blood is a blood test ideally fasting (after not eating for 8 hours.) If you still do everything you need in terms of what you eat and your physical activity, your levels will remain above the normal range, fortunately we have drugs that your doctor can prescribe. Become your regular checkups. Remember that prevention is better than cure. The first symptom of high cholesterol can be a heart attack. You can avoid it.

People are always getting paranoid when they talk about cholesterol, as if cholesterol is some kind of disease they have to get rid of. Actually, cholesterol is not something you should afraid of. It is a steroid metabolite found in blood plasma, and it is an important component of cell membranes.

The function of cholesterol is to build and maintain membranes. The thing is, a high level of cholesterol is an indication of some diseases like heart disease. This is what people are freakingly talking about: the high level of cholesterol in someone’s body.

The high level of cholesterol in someone’s body can be caused of many factors. One of the most popular factors that cause this is what food someone eats. Many foods (and drinks, too) today (especially fast foods) are foods that contain many fats more than someone’s body needs in one day.

For your information, your body only needs less than 10 percents of fat from your everyday’s meal. Imagine how much fat you force your body to take when you eat a portion of cheese burger. Not to mention the fat your chocolate milkshake contains. Well, this way of eating is inevitable to some people. This is why people also have to establish some efforts to lower cholesterol level in their body. Working out regularly and drink more water can be some good ways to start.

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It is no secret to anyone that eating plenty of fruits has a number of benefits to our body. Generally those who make them up correctly to your diet are less likely to develop diseases like diabetes, heart attacks or cancer. See More reasons to increase our consumption of fruit.

First the fruit is economic. If shopping in the right places and take advantage of seasonal fruits will significantly lower your food bills. It is advisable to replace some of the sweets we eat frequently for a few servings of fruit. That not only work with our pocket but also improve our quality of life.

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Cholesterol is a fat that is formed through two different routes: first, is extracted from certain foods we eat, such as those rich in oil and animal fats, and second is produced by the body, the liver and the adrenal cortex, for at least 2 grams per day.

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Have a certain amount of cholesterol is a useful and important because it provides various functions in our body. However, it circulates in the blood at concentrations higher than normal, cholesterol is transformed into a bitter enemy of our health. Read the rest of this entry »

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