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Good Cholesterol Levels Chart: Total, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, VLDL

CholesterolMenu — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:58:06 +0000

Learn about cholesterol levels (Total, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) their meanings, the bad and ideal numbers to never get confused again with a cholesterol test.

Natural Cholesterol-Lowering Foods, Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements

CholesterolMenu — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:27:32 +0000

Discover the top cholesterol lowering foods that are proven by scientific researches to reduce the levels efficiently. Learn how to follow a healthier diet now.

Does Grapefruit Help Lower Cholesterol?

CholesterolMenu — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:08:09 +0000

Grapefruit and Cholesterol The benefits of grapefruit against excess cholesterol have been confirmed by Jonathan Goldwasser’s team at the Center for Engineering in Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. According to his work, naringenin – a flavonoid, a substance that has strong antioxidant properties – is at the origin of its cholesterol-lowering activity. And it would work […]

The Cholesterol Ratio or Castelli Index: What is It?

CholesterolMenu — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:14:52 +0000

Understanding the Cholesterol Ratio You certainly know about the total cholesterol and that a level below 200 mg/dL is the ideal. But, did you know that your level can be above 200 and have no impact on your health? The total cholesterol number itself alone does not say much. You may have a cholesterol level […]

Non-HDL cholesterol: What is it? What are the Ideal Levels?

CholesterolMenu — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 19:16:27 +0000

Non-HDL cholesterol: What is it? What are the Ideal Levels? The use of the non-high density lipoprotein (non-HDL cholesterol or non-HDL-C) has been suggested as a better tool to predict death from cardiovascular disease. Generally, when both your total cholesterol and your low-density lipoproteins (LDL) levels are high, your risk of cardiovascular disease is high […]

Sugar and Cholesterol: What You May Not Know

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 10:35:18 +0000

Sugar and Cholesterol: What You May Not Know! Because of its particular and irresistible taste, when you start eating sugar, you usually want to consume it more and more until you’re full and you have a stomach ache. Yet, sugar is a very bad food for health when consumed in excess. The problem is that […]

Is Smoking Bad for Blood Cholesterol Levels?

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:55:00 +0000

Is smoking bad for blood cholesterol levels? Smoking is the most important avoidable risk factor, responsible for the death of many people, which not only affects lung integrity but also alters blood cholesterol levels. Smokers are at high risk of certain diseases derived from smoking. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), four million tobacco-related […]

Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits For Blood Cholesterol And Beyond

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 14:53:41 +0000

Omega-3 Fish Oil Benefits For Blood Cholesterol And Beyond More and more people stand up for the consumption of natural products. In this sense, fish oil has gained a great popularity in recent years due to the incredible benefits it produces for health. This is mostly because of the goodness of its high content of […]

Vegetarian Taco Recipe with Homemade Salsa and Guacamole

CholesterolMenu — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:49:38 +0000

Quick and easy to prepare, this unique, copious and colorful tex-mex dish is low in saturated fats but rich in flavors. This great vegetarian recipe makes you benefit from all the assets of vegetables, especially their richness in potassium. In addition, you will enjoy the benefits of avocado on your cholesterol level with guacamole.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Does it Help Lower Cholesterol?

CholesterolMenu — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:57:54 +0000

Apple Cider Vinegar: Does it Help Lower Cholesterol? If one apple a day keeps the doctor away, many people extend this adage to the apple cider vinegar, both in external use and in the diet. But can it keep high cholesterol away? Find out now! What is apple cider vinegar? The apple cider vinegar comes […]

Does Drinking Coffee Affect Your Cholesterol Levels?

CholesterolMenu — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 01:16:52 +0000

Coffee and Cholesterol Coffee is cholesterol-free like all plants foods. But does its consumption affect blood cholesterol levels? Let’s find out! Coffee is a popular beverage to which various health effects are attributed. Its nutritional value is probably not one of its most remarkable qualities since coffee has hardly any calories and its content in […]

How to Calculate Your Total Cholesterol Level in 5 Simple Steps

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:07:06 +0000

Calculating Your Total Cholesterol Level in 5 Simple Steps Cholesterol is essential for the metabolism of the human body. It helps the body repair cell membranes, make vitamin D, produce hormones and much more. However, high levels of this in the blood can increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease and subjecting to heart […]

A Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet Plan in 15 Easy Steps

CholesterolMenu — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 06:25:12 +0000

Simple but effective low cholesterol diet plan that will significantly reduce your cholesterol levels to avoid cardiovascular diseases.

Cholesterol-Free Diet: Foods and Supplements to Eat

CholesterolMenu — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:23:37 +0000

Have a predisposition to heart coronary illnesses? A cholesterol free diet is certainly for you. Discover how to plan an efficient no cholesterol diet.

Diet Plan to Treat Hypercholesterolemia: Foods to Avoid and to Eat

CholesterolMenu — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 22:53:06 +0000

Diet Plan to Treat Hypercholesterolemia: Foods to Avoid and to Eat Healthy eating is key in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Hypercholesterolemia consists of the presence of cholesterol in the blood above levels considered normal. This increase, which is associated with coronary problems, depends on diet, lifestyle, gender, endogenous synthesis. […]

Is Eating Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol?

CholesterolMenu — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 22:11:40 +0000

Is Eating Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol? You may have heard that shrimp is not a healthy meal because of its high cholesterol content. The good news for shrimp lovers is that while this seafood does have high cholesterol, its various health benefits outweigh the disadvantages of cholesterol, says Michael Mogadam, author of “Every Heart Attack […]

Alcohol Consumption And Impact On Cholesterol Levels

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:39:46 +0000

This article clarifies the effects of alcohol consumption on your cholesterol and if it is safe or harmful to drink alcohol if you have high cholesterol.

How Long Does it Take to Lower Cholesterol?

CholesterolMenu — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:59:20 +0000

Trying to Lower Your Cholesterol? How Long Will it Take? How long does it take to lower cholesterol is a curious question that has a number of different responses depending on the risk factors and lifestyle choices a person makes. And there are few areas in which there are as many contradictory opinions and false […]

Foods You Should Really Avoid For High Cholesterol

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 14 May 2017 18:38:06 +0000

Foods You Should Really Avoid For High Cholesterol It is very likely that you have heard a lot about cholesterol. Hypercholesterolemia is a risk factor contributing to the development of cardiovascular disease. But did you know that you could reduce your cholesterol by making wise food choices? That is true! There are certain foods to […]

Eggs and Cholesterol: Should You Worry About Eating Eggs?

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 14 May 2017 11:15:15 +0000

Eggs and Cholesterol: Should You Worry About Eating Eggs? A medium-sized egg contains about 200 mg of cholesterol, equivalent to 66% of the recommended daily intake. But should you worry about eating eggs? Let’s take the myth of eggs and cholesterol away. We explain how cholesterol is regulated by our body and we reveal the […]

ICD-10 Diagnosis Code for High Cholesterol and Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:41:39 +0000

ICD-10 Diagnosis Code for High Cholesterol and Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) The ICD-10 is the acronym of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth version. It is the classification and codification of diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, allegations, social circumstances, and causes. The ICD was published by the World Health Organization. It […]

Does Eating Nuts Help Reduce Cholesterol?

CholesterolMenu — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:43:07 +0000

Nuts and cholesterol Do not forget to put nuts on your salads, in your muesli or snacking on them. The nuts already have an excellent reputation. Their consumption would divide by 4 the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve fertility. A new study tells us that these […]

Does Coconut Oil Affect Blood Cholesterol Levels?

CholesterolMenu — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:27:20 +0000

Coconut Oil and Cholesterol Coconut oil has bad press because of its very high content of saturated fats. Currently, in both the US and Canada, cardiovascular guidelines recommend decreasing saturated fatty acids, as they tend to increase blood levels of LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) increasing the risk of heart disease. But, you may have heard […]

Basil Avocado Pasta Recipe

CholesterolMenu — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:32:56 +0000

Eat avocado differently ... Want to change the Spaghetti Carbonara and Bolognese? Try this recipe! You can decorate the pasta a few shrimp for a truly complete meal.

Pineapple Chicken Recipe

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:45:04 +0000

A sweet and savory dish made with chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and green onions. Easy to prepare, healthy and it is no less tasty and original!

Unsaturated, Saturated, Trans Fats: Good, Gray, Bad

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:03:01 +0000

Understanding Dietary Fats It is important to talk about dietary fats as their intake impacts cholesterol levels. Fats are one of the nutrients that provide energy to our body and consumed through foods. The fat we consume comes from two sources: 1- Visible fat used for cooking or seasoning some foods (salads, vegetables, bread) like […]

Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:57:25 +0000

This pasta with tuna recipe can be prepared in no time with the cupboard ingredients: canned tuna, tomato sauce, capers and anchovies to intensify the taste. Easy and delicious.

Healthy Food Options for People with High Cholesterol

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:06:18 +0000

Making Healthier Food Choices for your Cholesterol If you have high cholesterol, a good diet can help reduce levels in the body. To help you do this, we have provided the food replacements table below that you can use to improve your usual diet. By eating foods with more fiber, less saturated fat and trans fat, and […]

Lemon-Barley Pilaf with Vegetables and Chicken

CholesterolMenu — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:48:06 +0000

Pearl barley, with its texture and its original scent, is a great substitute for rice. It is also an excellent source of fiber, magnesium and trace elements, making this pilaf a wealth of useful and beneficial nutrients.

Barbecued Cedar Plank Salmon

CholesterolMenu — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 08:29:05 +0000

This popular American recipe is a treat in summer. Take half a salmon, remove the bones and follow the simple instructions below.