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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Chia Seeds Lower Cholesterol

New oat variety better at cutting cholesterol

October 02, 2008
Agricultural scientists have developed a type of oat that offers 50 percent more beta-glucan than normal oats. Studies have shown that consuming the soluble fiber beta-glucan (http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/oat_0323.shtml) can lower cholesterol and improve heart health. The researchers say this is the first "cultivar," or seed that can be consistently grown with the same traits. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes a lower cholesterol.    The goal is not to... Read more »

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February 22: Eat a Diet High in Fiber
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Fruits and vegetables Wheat and whole-wheat products Seeds and nuts Oat and oat bran Legumes... Read more »

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Alternative Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...fish (salmon, mackerel, herring), soya, nuts and seeds, flax, or canola oil. #3 Consider taking... Read more »

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Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...Matter and How to Lower Them Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol Lipoprotein Testing: Why... Read more »

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Lowering Cholesterol with Sterols and Stanols
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...called sterols and stanols, touted as being able to lower cholesterol levels. But, what are... Read more »

Health Guide

Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...these foods are rich in potassium, fiber, or both which may help lower blood pressure.Include nuts, seeds, or legumes (dried beans or peas) daily.Choose modest amounts of protein (preferably fish,... Read more »
Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...amount of soy and is very high in sodium.For many years, soy was promoted as a food that could help lower cholesterol and improve heart disease risk factors. But an important 2006 American Heart... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...amount of soy and is very high in sodium.For many years, soy was promoted as a food that could help lower cholesterol and improve heart disease risk factors. But an important 2006 American Heart... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...oils. Some food products, such as Benecol Spread, have been fortified with stanols or sterols to help lower cholesterol. Weight. Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease. It also... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...and some oils. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, which help prevent blood clots, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and reduce blood pressure. Omega-3s may also reduce... Read more »

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