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Heart-Healthy Diets
Although there are many major dietary approaches for protecting health, experts generally agree on the following recommendations for heart protection:
- Choose fiber-rich food (whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Walnuts in particular have cholesterol-lowering properties and are a good source of antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid.
- Avoid saturated fats (found mostly in animal products) and tra...
Expert & Community Posts
Reduce LDL Naturally
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...on the "Rule of 60," we now turn to ways to reduce LDL cholesterol towards 60 mg/dl. Of... Read more »
It’s not the LDL cholesterol, stupid!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...simvastatin alone has raised some serious questions about LDL cholesterol. Some have argued that... Read more »
Drop your cholesterol like a stone—naturally!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...really a smorgasbord of different particles. LDL cholesterol actually consists of: ... Read more »
Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...up to 10%. Soy products can reduce also reduce LDL cholesterol levels by about 10%. Red... Read more »
Barley Benefits: Increase Barley Intake to Promote Heart Health
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total... Read more »
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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and recommend that more people take LDL-lowering medication. Lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol can significantly reduce the risk of... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and recommend that more people take LDL-lowering medication. Lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol can significantly reduce the risks of... Read more »Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...Restricting sodium improves results. The diet appears to have antioxidant effects and may help lower LDL cholesterol levels, although beneficial HDL levels also decline. This diet is not only rich... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...GoalsRisk LevelGoal (d/L)Optimal Goal(d/L)Very High Risk7070High Risk10070Moderate Risk130100Low Risk160130LDL cholesterol, together with other risk factors for heart disease, is the best... Read more »Heart Attack Risk Factors
...GoalsRisk LevelGoal (d/L)OptimalGoal(d/L)Very High Risk7070High Risk10070Moderate Risk130100Low Risk160130LDL cholesterol, together with other risk factors for heart disease, is the best... Read more »Images
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