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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Fruits And Vegetables Help Lower Cholesterol

Researchers create veggies in a pill for high cholesterol patients

October 02, 2008
A new pill containing plant sterols has been developed by researchers at Washington University. Plant sterols, which are found naturally in food like fruits, vegetables, and nuts, have been shown to help reduce both overall cholesterol and LDL ("bad") cholesterol numbers. Research suggests the pill, which is not yet commercially available, could be a good ally to cholesterol medications in the fight to lower cholesterol. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Alternative Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...fiber to your diet, by increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables, and by adding oats,... Read more »

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February 22: Eat a Diet High in Fiber
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...healthy weight.    Good sources of fiber include: Fruits and vegetables Wheat and... Read more »

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5 Top Tips for Increasing Your Fiber Intake
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

... Aim for at least 5 servings of brightly colored fruits and vegetables each day. A serving is... Read more »

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20 Heart Healthy Snacks for Any Occasion
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...healthy choose snacks that are high in fiber to help lower cholesterol levels, and try to go for... Read more »

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Association of Certain Foods to Disease Activity
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...thought to decrease inflammation in the body and help lower cholesterol. Maintaining a healthy... Read more »

Health Guide

Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...include fat-free or 1 percent dairy products, lean meats, fish, skinless poultry, whole grain foods, and fruits and vegetables. Foods that are high in cholesterol, and thus should be limited,... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...(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... Read more »
Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits
...reflect the effects of nutrients on humans. Nevertheless, it is never wrong to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, the primary sources of vitamins, carotenoids, and... Read more »
Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...(whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.Avoid saturated fats (found mostly in animal products) and trans fatty... Read more »
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...week and choose polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils (canola and olive oil). Dark-Colored Fruits and Vegetables. According to several studies, eating plenty of darkly... Read more »

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