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Q: How to reduce your cholesterol, while on a low carb diet?
I am currently in a low carb diet but my cholesterol results where high, do I need to change anything in my diet? Or is there any suggestion on what I can eat to reduce my cholesterol.
A: Your cholesterol level is an important parameter to know health of your heart. there are two types of cholesterol – Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) which is also known as “bad cholesterol “ and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “good cholesterol”. Here are natural ways to reduce your cholesterol:
http://www.knowabouthealth.com/4-most-effective-ways-to-beat-cholesterol-naturally/
Q: When should I start worrying about my cholesterol?
I’m 15, and I eat two eggs just about everyday. (Every school day, at least.) I looked at the egg carton and it said one egg contains 79% cholesterol daily value. So that means I go over the recommended amount of cholesterol in my first meal! I was just wondering, is two eggs five days a week bad? Should I stop? People have told me that I’m young and I shouldn’t worry about my cholesterol at this age, if so, when should I start?
A: High Cholesterol levels are often genetic. If either of your parents have elevated Cholesterol levels, then it may not be a bad idea (the next time you have blood-work) to have a base-line cholesterol check.
My dad has very high cholesterol (made by the body) and I was tested as a teenager. I’ve been on medication since I was 17.
If you are concerned that you are eating too many eggs, then cut the amount down to a few times a week.
Q: How to deal with cholesterol during pregnancy?
My cholesterol has always been normal, but now that I am pregnant, it keeps getting higher. I am not 8 months pregnant, and it is higher than 5.5 mmol/l , it is now around 8. I am very concerned that the high cholesterol means that I am prone to having cholesterol all my life, even after my pregnancy.
Does it really mean that I now suffer from cholesterol and have to worry about it forever? What can I do about it for now?
A: Although you will have to double-check that these foods are all safe during pregnancy, here are a list of foods that help to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol:
blueberries
almonds
walnuts
pistachios
oats (and other soluable fibre sources)
kidney beans (and other beans)
salmon (and other omega-3-rich foods – not 6 or 9, just 3)
flax (oil and ground – both are important! – note that brown flax has more nutritional value than golden and is less expensive. Also, although you can take capsules, it’s much more effective to use flax oil and whole ground flax right in your food.)
avocados
olive oil (choose this over butter and margarine – my doctor recommended mixing butter and olive oil half-and-half instead of replacing butter with margarine)
garlic (fresh is best, and the more the better. Eat it with parsley to help prevent garlic-breath)
whole-grains (remove as much starch from your diet as you can and eat a LOT of whole-grains. Personally, I love whole-grain pasta, bread, and even pastries, not to mention cereals!)
yogurts with live cultures (probiotics) (plain, unsweetened is always the best)
(you can also take a live probiotic supplement in capsule form)
apples
brown rice
cinnamon
grapes (and pure, unsweetened grape juice)
There are more, but these are the key ones, and the easiest to use. Although soy products are known to lower cholesterol, they should be avoided during pregnancy as they have a hormonal effect. Also, the effect of soy on babies before and after birth is not really known, but many studies show that it’s probably not very good!
Also, eat foods that are as basic as possible – so, when you can make something yourself instead of buying it pre-prepared, that’s best. When you have to use pacaged food, look for simple ingredients. Usually, the shorter the list the better that it is.
Q: Do built-up plaque and cholesterol in your arteries ever go away if you start a diet and exercise plan?
I know eating poorly and not exercising can lead to a build up of cholesterol and plaque in your heart’s arteries. I am just curious if one starts a diet and exercise program after a bunch of cholesterol has built up, will the build-up go away or is it there forever (other than surgery)?
Thanks for your insight, I appreciate it.
A: Please forgive me for being quite blunt in my reply but I am sick and tired of seeing good people lied to about what diet or exercise program will be their magic cure.
It is far kinder I believe, and more helpful to know the facts, as ugly as they are…That way you have a fighting chance.
The facts are not very uplifting, but here they are… At least you are aware of this junk in your system. Yes… Right now, there is a ton of deadly ‘plaque’ inside your intestines, not to mention harmful ‘parasites’ (mostly worms!) that are making and keeping you fat!
The fact is: 99.9% of all people living within the United States, and about 91% of everyone else living outside of America are infested with this JUNK.
And it’s put there on purpose! ( I know this sounds like “men in dark suits with sunglasses flying in black helicopters” kinda stuff.)..But you gotta hear it, it’s for your own good…
And yes there is a solution, so read on. This article called.” Free Me From Fat Forever” certainly breaks the mold on everything that the media feeds us to do with weight loss.
If it is the truth, it’s quite shocking?
I hope it can help
Q: How much cholesterol should I consume per day?
If you are on a low cholesterol diet, how much cholesterol should you consume per day?
My doctor told me my cholesterol is 260 and that I need to lower it.
A: The American Heart Association recommends less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day through food for people with no heart disease risk factors.
Q: How much cholesterol should the average person allow in their diet a day?
Also my Cholesterol is 225, does that mean I should have less than the average person? How much is the right amount?
They did not tell me what my good cholesterol vs my bad cholesterol is but im concerned with how much intake I should allow.
A: Hi MaggieMay,
It’s currently recommended, for individuals with normal cholesterol levels, to limit dietary cholesterol intake to 300 mg or less daily. If you have high LDL cholesterol, the current recommendations are to limit dietary cholesterol to 200 mg or less per day.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
http://www.lisanelsonrd.com
Q: How is cholesterol good for you and your body?
Explain the benefits of cholesterol for the body and its functions. How does it affect joints and organs?
A: Americans are being saturated with anti-cholesterol propaganda. If you watch very much television, you’re probably one of the millions of Americans who now has a terminal case of cholesterol phobia. The probaganda is relentless and is often designed to produce fear and loathing of this works of all food contaminants. You never hear the food propagandists bragging about their product being fluoride free or aluminum free, two of our truly serious food-addidtive problems. But cholesterol, an essential nutrient not proven to be harmfull in ANY quantity is constantly pilloried as a menance to your health. If you don’t use corn oil, Fleishmann’s margarine and Egg Beaters, you are going straight to atherosclerosis hell with stroke, heart attack and premature aging and so are your kids.
William Campbell Douglass, MD
Eat Your Cholesterol
Q: When does cholesterol synthesis occurs during the night, or whenever one goes to sleeps?
-Statins are suggested to be taken at night when cholesterol synthesis occurs most. But does this process occurs during the daytime as well, when certain individuals goes to sleep (such as those with overnight working schedules), or does synthesis occur when there is very little or no sunlight present?
A: Where do I ask a question?
Q: How can I increase good cholesterol through diet and lifestyle?
I know about the distinction between good and bad cholesterol, and wondered how to improve good cholesterol levels.
A: Many, and probably most doctors will try to dismiss this question quickly if you ask them. They have divorced themselves from diet (saying “I’m not a dietician”) and other factors.
Sadly, they have become puppets of the drug companies and they sling prescription pads like men in the old west slinged guns. They would probably consider you a bother or even a troublemaker for asking this. Their allegiance to the drug companies (and pleasing their drug overlords) is of paramount importance.
As you may guess, I don’t think a lot of most doctors.
Q: What is more important, the overall cholesterol rate or the ratio of good cholesterol?
When I look at printouts of blood work, it lists total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides and a cholesterol/hdl ratio. It states that the ratio should be <4.4. Is the lower the ratio better? And, should that be considered when looking at the total cholesterol picture?
A: Yes, it says the ratio should be *below* 4.4. In general, lower is better. The ratio should be considered when looking at the total cholesterol picture.
Q: What are good foods to lower cholesterol?
I have slightly elevated cholesterol but the doctor only told me to lower my fat intake. I want to find other effective methods to lowering cholesterol.
A: Less than half of your calories each day in carbs (that means less potatoes, less pasta), less than 20 gms a day of saturated fats, and my doctor also recommended this:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/330656/cholestoff_reduces_high_cholesterol.html
Q: What are some ways to lower my cholesterol?
I’m not completely positive that I have high levels of cholesterol, but I have a high suspicion that I do. While I get to the doctor, what are some things I can do to keep my cholesterol at normal levels?
A: My cardiologist recommends fish oil. They come in odorless. I take 2 a day (1,000mgs). Also, exercise of course. Stay away from any foods with trans fats and/or hydrogenated oils. Foor cooking use olive oil instead of vegtable oil. Olive oil is good for your heart. Below is an IVillage site with cholesterol info
Q: Whats the difference between the effects of cholesterol and sodium?
Im a little confused when it comes to cholesterol and sodium with the potential effects of a high amount. Doesn’t cholesterol build up in the arteries which can cause plaque to form which increases blood pressure and risk of a heart attack? If im not mistaken sodium doesn’t cause plaque build up but does increase blood pressure. How could it increase blood pressure if nothing builds up to block the arteries?
A: I’m not sure exactly how cholesterol causes blood pressure to increase, but I know how sodium does. Your blood likes to be at a particular concentration of solutes (dissolved things). By eating more sodium, you’re basically increasing the concentration of dissolved material in the blood. This increase in solutes causes your body to release antidiuretic hormone, which causes your kidneys to retain more water. This, basically, causes the amount of blood in your body to increase, and keeps your blood vessels the same size; this increases blood pressure.
Q: What is the safest way to lower cholesterol without taking drugs?
My lpl cholesterol was 158 my Dr. wants me to take tricor. I’ve read the side effects and I am leary to take it. Are there any supplements that anyone has taken to help lower their cholesterol?
A: When looking at cholesterol number you really have to look at both the LDL and the HDL. Even though your LDL is still considered fairly normal your doctor may have noticed that your HDL is very low and it’s the ratio between the two that can make a difference.
The best way to get your HDL higher is through exercise (cardio). See if you can fit 30 minutes a day of brisk walking into your daily routine as this will help.
Do your parents and siblings have high cholesterol levels? If so then your doctor may be taking this into consideration. Often high cholesterol is genetic and he may be trying to stop yours from getting any higher.
There are several ways that you can help lower your LDL levels and I am very surprised that your doctor did not mention them-here are just a few.
Oatmeal. Oatmeal is a soluble fiber which will surround cholesterol and whisk it away so that it is removed when the oatmeal leaves your body. It doesn’t absorb much each time and that is why they say in order for it to really help you need to eat it at least 5 times a week.
Soy. Soy is also good in helping to lower levels. Think soy milk, soy yogurt and soy ice cream. Soy contains plant sterols which help lower levels. One thing with soy however, is that some people don’t recommend that you take in a lot of soy if you have any cancer. Soy helps to product estrogen and the estrogen may affect breast cancer.There is not enough estrogen to see any difference like accenting female characteristics but the cancer thing is something to think about.
Cholesterol lowering margarine type spreads. In the grocery store you will notice some newer margarines that say ” will lower cholesterol ” on the label, choose those over butter or standard margarine. They are a bit more expensive, but they taste the same, you can cook with them and even if they only help a bit, it’s still helping.
In the yogurt section you will now find Promise active shots. These are small bottles that contain some plant sterols that will again help to lower your levels.
As mentioned earlier flush free niacin can also help as will cinnamon (you can find it capsules in Walmart and any other store that carries supplements. They are inexpensive.
Omega oils and fish oils will again help a bit.
You will notice that with most natural products they each lower your levels a small amount but if you watch what you eat and add these natural products in you should be seeing a drop.
I would discuss the natural route with your doctor and let him/her know that you prefer not to take the medicine that they have mentioned and there is a good chance that they will work with you. My husband was told to go on medication but when he explained to his doctor that he would prefer not to, his doctor just told him to try the natural way first & to go back in 6 months for a follow up test. If the test showed that it was still high, then he would go on medication. However, if he was able to lower it then he would only need a blood test every 6 months to monitor it.
He has been using the natural ways along with the product from the site below and there has been a major change.
Since each person and each circumstance is different see what works for you.
Q: What is considered a healthy or low amount of cholesterol in one meal or main dish?
I’m looking for recipes that are low in cholesterol, and I don’t know what is considered “good.” Is under 50mg good? Under 100mg?
I have a lot of recipes that look healthy to me, but I’ve never considered cholesterol before. To clarify, my priority is to lower cholesterol.
A: According to the American Heart Association, you want less than 300mg of cholesterol a day..
So depending on how many meals you have – anywhere from 50 to 60mg a meal.
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