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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Ldl Cholesterol Diet

Lowering carbs may increase bad cholesterol

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Cut Carbs, Lose Weight: DIRECT Study Results
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

It’s the perennial diet dilemma: What diet is best for weight loss?This debate has flared for... Read more »

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Drop your cholesterol like a stone—naturally!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...reducing LDL; it's also the best agent available (after weight loss and elimination of wheat)... Read more »

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Nuts for Heart Health: Will They Make You Fat?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...you add an unlimited quantity of raw nuts to your diet. In particular, add raw almonds, walnuts,... Read more »

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Reduce LDL Naturally
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...reducing saturated and hydrogenated fats from the diet, a strategy that results in 7-10%... Read more »

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How to Lower Cholesterol: Don't Forget the Basics
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...the "breakdown" of your lipid panel you (or your MD/dietitian) will be able to determine the... Read more »

Health Guide

Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...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... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
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... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...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... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Heart-Healthy Diets
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... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...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... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

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