In this, the third post on the "Rule of 60," we now turn to ways to reduce LDL cholesterol towards 60 mg/dl.
Of course, the standard reflexive response of most doctors when dealing with LDL cholesterol is to have you "cut the fats" and take a statin cholesterol drug.
How effective is "cutti...
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Cutting The Fat - Naturally
rrrustee
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Eating more fruits and vegetables is key to cutting bad cholesterol because of a component called "Plant Sterols", which are phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. Wheat germ, sesame oil, wheat bran, and brussels sprouts are rich in Plant Sterols. So is the family of Monavie functional juice products, especially their newest blend "Pulse". According to the FDA, consuming 0.8-grams of Plant Sterols daily can make a measurable impact on cholesterol intake, because the body prefers the plant sterols and passes on the cholesterol. Monavie's Pulse product meets the FDA recommendation when 4-oz are consumed daily with meals, and also contains Polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that are thought to be responsible for the "French Paradox:" the French have a diet relatively high in fat, yet have a decreased incidence of heart disease. This is attributed to the amount of polyphenols present in the grapes used to make French wines. All Monavie products contain a powerful variety of polyphenols, including anthrocyanins. For more info, check www.Monavie.com or www.RussAndMonica.biz . Good luck!
Eating more fruits and vegetables is key to cutting bad cholesterol because of a component called "Plant Sterols", which are phytochemical compounds found in the fatty tissues of plants. Wheat germ, sesame oil, wheat bran, and brussels sprouts are rich in Plant Sterols. So is the family of Monavie functional juice products, especially their newest blend "Pulse". According to the FDA, consuming 0.8-grams of Plant Sterols daily can make a measurable impact on cholesterol intake, because the body prefers the plant sterols and passes on the cholesterol. Monavie's Pulse product meets the FDA recommendation when 4-oz are consumed daily with meals, and also contains Polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that are thought to be responsible for the "French Paradox:" the French have a diet relatively high in fat, yet have a decreased incidence of heart disease. This is attributed to the amount of polyphenols present in the grapes used to make French wines. All Monavie products contain a powerful variety of polyphenols, including anthrocyanins. For more info, check www.Monavie.com or www.RussAndMonica.biz . Good luck!