Low Cholesterol Diet
Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!
Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste.
Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce fat and calories in some of your favorite foods while maintaining the flavor you enjoy.
Instead of . . . Substitute. . .
Whole milk...
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Expert & Community Posts
Lower Cholesterol: Butter versus Margarine
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health ExpertThis seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt... Read more »
Health Guide
Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be avoided or reduced, and trans fats should be cut... Read more »Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
Obesity is a well-documented health crisis in America. Recent statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese – this translates to more than 60 million Americans! Obesity impacts more than... Read more »Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...healthy cholesterol high and your lousy cholesterol low. Eggs have taken a beating when it comes to low cholesterol diets. This is because the AHA recommends limiting dietary cholesterol to 300... Read more »The Skinny on Dietary Fats
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain – especially when you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And the fact that most food manufacturers make... Read more »CareCentral: What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home
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Medications
...medication should be used along with a low saturated fat/low cholesterol diet, exercise, and... Read more »
Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is... Read more »
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July 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »
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