Monday, October, 26, 2009
Chia Seeds Lower 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.
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
...Fruits and vegetables Wheat and whole-wheat products Seeds and nuts Oat and oat bran Legumes...
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By Melanie Thomassian
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...fish (salmon, mackerel, herring), soya, nuts and seeds, flax, or canola oil. #3 Consider taking...
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By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
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Health Expert
...Matter and How to Lower Them Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol Lipoprotein Testing: Why...
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By Melanie Thomassian
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...called sterols and stanols, touted as being able to lower cholesterol levels. But, what are...
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Health Guide
...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,...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...
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