Friday, October, 23, 2009
Ldl Cholesterol Diet
October 02, 2008
Losing weight provides many health benefits, but eating a low-carb
diet to do so may result in higher levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Researchers in Switzerland have found that reducing carbohydrates
may also reduce good cholesterol levels.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
It’s the perennial diet dilemma: What diet is best for weight loss?This debate has flared for...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...reducing LDL; it's also the best agent available (after weight loss and elimination of wheat)...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...you add an unlimited quantity of raw nuts to your diet. In particular, add raw almonds, walnuts,...
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By Dr. William Davis
,
Health Expert
...reducing saturated and hydrogenated fats from the diet, a strategy that results in 7-10%...
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Health Guide
...disease, including high cholesterol. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a “heart healthy”
diet to help keep blood cholesterol low and decrease your risk of developing heart...
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Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate
DietsThe Atkins
diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins...
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...therapy, the absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both
diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used, healthy
diet and physical activity are...
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Heart-Healthy
DietsAlthough there are many major
dietary approaches for protecting health, experts generally agree on the following recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole...
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...syndrome, like type 2 diabetes mellitus which it leads to, is a risk factor for arteriosclerosis. Managing
diet and weight, and increasing physical activity can help bring low-density lipoprotein...
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