Friday, September 7, 2007

Low Cholesterol Diet

  • Low Cholesterol Diet

  • Oatmeal lowers your LDL without lowering your HDL.

  • Fish is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, lowers LDL, raises HDL, and lowers triglycerides.

  • Nuts are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, lower LDL.

  • Soy has been shown to lower LDL.

  • Fiber lowers your cholesterol. It can be found in kidney beans, green peas, broccoli, apples, brown rice, and whole grain breads.

  • Antioxidants in foods, such as vitamins A, C, and E, lower the chances of LDL building up in your arteries. You can get your antioxidant vitamins in foods such as strawberries, oranges, oils and margarines, and melons.

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