Comments on: Lower LDL Cholesterol Diet – Step 1

By: Heart Healthy Diet – DASH for More than Just Blood Pressure

Heart Healthy Diet – DASH for More than Just Blood Pressure — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:02:03 +0000

[...] A new study looked at the DASH diets effect on heart failure in women. Out of over 36,000 women between the ages of 48-83, those who followed a diet closest to the DASH diet were 37% less likely to develop heart failure. Heart failure is when the heart becomes unable to pump enough blood to meet blood and oxygen needs, typically leading to an enlarged heart. It’s estimated that 5.7 million American’s are living with heart failure. This recent study shows that the DASH diet may decrease heart failure due to reduced blood pressure and lower LDL cholesterol levels. [...]

By: Lower LDL Cholesterol and Live Longer

Lower LDL Cholesterol and Live Longer — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:26:43 +0000

[...] “This study contributes to a long path of findings from the trial, that is, high levels of LDL cholesterol are detrimental to your health.” What is [...]

By: Lower LDL Cholesterol with Pistachios

Lower LDL Cholesterol with Pistachios — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:01:44 +0000

[...] also known as plant sterols, have been shown to significantly lower LDL cholesterol in several different studies. Researchers believe this may be because phytosterols have a similar [...]

By: Pistachios and Lower LDL Cholesterol

Pistachios and Lower LDL Cholesterol — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:08:52 +0000

[...] Adding 1.5 ounces of pistachios daily resulted in a 9% reduction in LDL cholesterol and 3 ounces lowered LDL cholesterol levels 12%. The study also found HDL cholesterol levels to increase in women who added 3 ounces of [...]

By: Lower Cholesterol – Modified Atkins Diet May Lower Cholesterol

Lower Cholesterol – Modified Atkins Diet May Lower Cholesterol — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:54:16 +0000

[...] week period, weight loss between the two groups was similar at 8.8 pounds. However, reduction on LDL cholesterol was greatest in the modified Atkins diet group, dropping 20.4% versus 12.3% for the control group. [...]

By: How does cholesterol cause heart disease?

How does cholesterol cause heart disease? — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:40:31 +0000

[...] So, your inflamed endothelium becomes susceptible to attracting fatty particles like cholesterol. The cholesterol particles work their way into the lining. These deposits of cholesterol can then be damaged by free radicals to form oxidized LDL cholesterol. [...]

By: Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol

Your Checklist to Lower Cholesterol — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:18:21 +0000

[...] unhealthy saturated fats in your diet and replace them with heart healthy unsaturated fats. Total fat intake should be 30% or less of your total daily calories. Out of this 30%, saturated [...]

By: Heart Healthy Tips – 3 Ways to Promote Heart Health Immediately

Heart Healthy Tips – 3 Ways to Promote Heart Health Immediately — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:03:33 +0000

[...] Red wine also contains antioxidants. A diet high in antioxidants leads to a decreased oxidation of LDL cholesterol and less plaque formation in your [...]

By: Cholesterol Lipoprotein a – Do you know your levels?

Cholesterol Lipoprotein a – Do you know your levels? — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:17:17 +0000

[...] Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (and maybe VLDL [...]

By: Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight - Lisa Nelson RD » Blog Archive » Barley Nutrition - How to use barley nutrition to lower cholesterol

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:04:47 +0000

[...] the same soluble fiber and beta-glucan as oats. Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total [...]