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    posted 09/17/2008, comments (7)

    Green Tea to Lower Cholesterol? Not So Fast

    Does Green Tea Lower Cholesterol?   All right, this green tea article has been hanging over my head for at least a month now.  I just couldn't get motivated to wade through all the research to determine if yes, this is an effective way to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, or no, it's just a lot of hype.   Well, I sat... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/07/2008, comment (1)

    Lower Cholesterol with Effortless Exercises, Part 2

    You want to be more physically active, but how do you find the time?  And just how much activity do you have to do?   From Part 1, we identified ‘time' as the number one reason most people are not more active.  Did you implement any of the tips for getting more activity into your home and work routine?  If not, you can... Read moreChevron
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    posted 07/27/2008, comments (4)

    Omega 3's: How Much to Lower Cholesterol?

    Increasing the amount of omega-3 fats in our diet and decreasing the amount of omega-6 is beneficial in reducing your risk for heart disease. Most American's consume a high omega-6 diet, with omega 3 being a common deficiency. Omega 3 deficiencies and the imbalance between omega 3 and omega 6 intakes have been linked with serious conditions,... Read moreChevron
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    posted 07/06/2008, comments (0)

    Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber

    Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure?  Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase your fiber!   What is it with fiber (also known as roughage)?  It seems to play a role in just about all our health problems.    Well, as far as blood pressure and cholesterol go,... Read moreChevron
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    posted 06/29/2008, comments (4)

    Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol

    If you've been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes a lower cholesterol.    The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ratio of 4:1 or 1:1 omega 6 to omega... Read moreChevron
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