HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol
Garlic Cure for
Cholesterol
Garlic's most common uses as an herbal remedy and as a Dietary supplement
are for high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Go on a
low cholesterol diet by supplementing your meal with garlic.
Go on a low cholesterol diet. Go on an Avocado diet and lower your cholesterol. Avocado is
high in fat, carbohydrate and cholesterol but they are all good for you. The
fat content in avocado is monounsaturated fat that actually help you lower
your bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Avocado contains more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol
(a beneficial plant-based fat) than any other fruit. Beta-sitosterol reduces
the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food. The combination of beta-sitosterol
and monounsaturated fat makes the avocado an excellent cholesterol buster.
Cholesterol -
Also called: HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL
(Low-density lipoprotein), Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia,
Hyperlipoproteinemia,
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts
of the body. It's normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part
of a healthy body because it's used for producing cell membranes and some
hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have
too much in your blood, it can stick to the walls of your arteries. This is
called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them.
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease.
Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no
signs or symptoms that you have high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected
with a blood test. You are likely to have high cholesterol if members of your
family have it, if you are overweight or if you eat a lot of fatty foods.
Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for high levels of blood cholesterol.
You can lower your cholesterol by exercising more and eating more fruits and
vegetables. You also may need to take medicine to lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from
the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is
known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good”
cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides and Lp(a)
cholesterol, make up your total cholesterol count, which can be determined
through a blood test.
LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly
build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and
brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit
that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. This condition is
known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, heart
attack or stroke can result.
HDL (good) Cholesterol
About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by
high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol,
because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of
HDL (less than 40 mg/dL) also increase the risk of heart disease. Medical
experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and
back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe that
HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque, slowing its buildup.
Triglycerides
Triglyceride is a form of fat made in the body. Elevated
triglycerides can be due to overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, cigarette
smoking, excess alcohol consumption and a diet very high in carbohydrates (60
percent of total calories or more). People with high triglycerides often have a
high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL (bad) level and a low HDL
(good) level. Many people with heart disease and/or diabetes also have high
triglyceride levels.
Lp(a) Cholesterol
Lp(a) is a genetic variation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of Lp(a)
is a significant risk factor for the premature development of fatty deposits in
arteries. Lp(a) isn’t fully understood, but it may interact with substances
found in artery walls and contribute to the buildup of fatty deposits.
Lower your Bad Cholesterol, Go on a low cholesterol diet:
Eat whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and low-fat fish. Below are some foods to lower your bad cholesterol count,
-
Oats, Oatmeal and oat bran:
Oatmeal
contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the
"bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans,
apples, pears, psyllium, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber appears to reduce the absorption of
cholesterol in your intestines. Ten grams or more of soluble fiber a day
decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal
provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about
4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold
cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.
-
Brown Rice lowers cholesterol:
-
Barley lowers cholesterol:
- Fish and omega-3 fatty acids: Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids also help the heart in other ways such as reducing blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — significantly reduces the risk of sudden death.
Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. However, to maintain the heart-healthy benefits of fish, bake or grill it. If you don't like fish, you can also get omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.
You can take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to get some of the beneficial effects, but you won't get all the other nutrients in fish, like selenium. If you decide to take a supplement, just remember to watch your diet and eat lean meat or vegetables in place of fish.
- Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish such as: Salmon,
Sardines, and other deep or cold water fish.
- Olive oil: Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol but leave your "good" (HDL) cholesterol untouched.
The Food and Drug Administration recommends using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day to get its heart-healthy benefits. To add olive oil to your diet, you can
sauté vegetables in it, add it to a marinade, or mix it with vinegar as a salad dressing. You can also use olive oil as a substitute for butter when basting meat.
Some research suggests that the cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are even greater if you choose extra-virgin olive oil, meaning the oil is less processed and contains more heart-healthy antioxidants. But avoid "light" olive oils. This label usually means the oil is more processed and lighter in color, not fat or calories.
- Vegetables, Specially leafy greens: Broccoli, Pechay,
Onions, Scallions, Garlic
Fruits that lower Cholesterol, the low cholesterol diet:
- Lower your bad cholesterol with Avocado: Go on an Avocado diet and lower
your cholesterol. Avocado is high in fat, carbohydrate and cholesterol but
they are all good for you. Avocado has good cholesterol. The fat content in avocado is mono-unsaturated fat
that actually help you lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol. Avocado contains more
of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol (a beneficial plant-based fat)
than any other fruit. Beta-sitosterol reduces the amount of cholesterol
absorbed from food. The combination of beta-sitosterol and monounsaturated fat
makes the avocado an excellent cholesterol buster.
- Lower your bad cholesterol with Walnuts, almonds and more:
Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly
reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also
help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds appear to have a similar
effect, resulting in a marked improvement within just four weeks. A
cholesterol-lowering diet in which 20 percent of the calories come from
walnuts may reduce LDL cholesterol by as much as 12 percent. But all nuts are
high in calories, so a handful (no more than 2 ounces or 57 grams) will do. As
with any food, eating too much can cause weight gain, and being overweight
places you at higher risk of heart disease. To avoid gaining weight, replace
foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese,
meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
What's an Herb? An herb is a plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential
therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and
roots. Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take
to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed
health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and
fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are not
effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.
Dietary supplement is a
product that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino
acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for
dietary supplements and treats them as foods, not drugs.
To use an herbal product as safely as
possible:
-
Consult your doctor first
-
Do not take a bigger dose than the label
recommends
-
Take it under the guidance of a trained
medical professional
-
Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or
nursing
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Why should I use herbal products?
The decision to use herbs to improve your
health is, as with all health decisions, a personal one. There are, however,
many good reasons to consider herbal products to complement your own
health care methods. One of the best reason, however, may be the fact that
herbs and herbal products, continue to provide real health benefits while
maintaining a remarkable safety profile. Readily available natural
substances were the first medicines used by humans. Primitive and ancient
civilizations as well as contemporary cultures throughout the world have
always relied on herbs to provide the benefits that have been observed with
their use. In fact, the World Health Organization has estimated that 80
percent of the world's population continues to use traditional therapies, a
major part of which are derived from plants, as their primary health care
tools. In our own time and culture, most herbs are available in the form of
"herbal supplements." These products are found in the form of teas, tablets,
capsules, liquid extracts, and others. We now have ready access to products
that bring the herbal traditions from all over the world in a variety of
convenient forms. In addition, scientific inquiries continue to develop our
knowledge of the benefits of plants, and often validate the observations
made over the past centuries.
Are herbs safe?
Plants that enjoy broad culinary and
therapeutic usage are generally safe. We can flavor our food with any number
of herbs to make a meal more flavorful. We can appreciate a delicious cup of
peppermint leaf or ginger root tea, or benefit from the soothing properties
of marshmallow root or the bark of slippery elm. We can take an herbal
supplement containing dandelion root or saw palmetto berries, or any number
of the other herbs. Although allergies and reactions have been recorded for
a few herbs that are widely used in foods and supplements, such individual
concerns are also seen with many foods, and do not diminish the safety
profile of the many herbs that are generally recognized as safe. On the
other hand, and as everyone knows, there are any number of plants that are
highly toxic, even deadly.
Cholesterol - Also called: HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (Low-density lipoprotein), Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia,
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. It's normal to have cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body because it's used for producing cell membranes and some hormones, and serves other needed bodily functions. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much in your blood, it can stick to the walls of your arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them.
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no signs or symptoms that you have high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected with a blood test. You are likely to have high cholesterol if members of your family have it, if you are overweight or if you eat a lot of fatty foods.
Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for high levels of blood cholesterol.
You can lower your cholesterol by exercising more and eating more fruits and vegetables. You also may need to take medicine to lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol, make up your total cholesterol count, which can be determined through a blood test.
LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, heart attack or stroke can result.
HDL (good) Cholesterol
About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL) also increase the risk of heart disease. Medical experts think that HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe that HDL removes excess cholesterol from arterial plaque, slowing its buildup.
Triglycerides
Triglyceride is a form of fat made in the body. Elevated triglycerides can be due to overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption and a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of total calories or more). People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including a high LDL (bad) level and a low HDL (good) level. Many people with heart disease and/or diabetes also have high triglyceride levels.
Lp(a) Cholesterol
Lp(a) is a genetic variation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of Lp(a) is a significant risk factor for the premature development of fatty deposits in arteries. Lp(a) isn’t fully understood, but it may interact with substances found in artery walls and contribute to the buildup of fatty deposits. Go on a low cholesterol diet. Go on an Avocado diet and lower your cholesterol. Avocado is
high in fat, carbohydrate and cholesterol but they are all good for you. The
fat content in avocado is monounsaturated fat that actually help you lower
your bad (LDL) cholesterol. Avocado contains more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol
(a beneficial plant-based fat) than any other fruit. Beta-sitosterol reduces
the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food.
The combination of beta-sitosterol
and monounsaturated fat makes the avocado an excellent cholesterol buster.
Garlic's most common uses as an herbal remedy and as a Dietary supplement are for high cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Go on a low cholesterol diet by supplementing your meal with garlic.
Lower your Bad Cholesterol, Go on a low cholesterol diet: Eat whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and low-fat fish. Below are some foods to lower your bad cholesterol count, Oats, Oatmeal and oat bran: Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, psyllium, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber appears to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your intestines. Ten grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.
Brown Rice lowers cholesterol: Barley lowers cholesterol: Fish and omega-3 fatty acids: Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids also help the heart in other ways such as reducing blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — significantly reduces the risk of sudden death. Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. However, to maintain the heart-healthy benefits of fish, bake or grill it. If you don't like fish, you can also get omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil. You can take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to get some of the beneficial effects, but you won't get all the other nutrients in fish, like selenium. If you decide to take a supplement, just remember to watch your diet and eat lean meat or vegetables in place of fish. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish such as: Salmon, Sardines, and other deep or cold water fish. Olive oil: Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol but leave your "good" (HDL) cholesterol untouched.
The Food and Drug Administration recommends using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day to get its heart-healthy benefits. To add olive oil to your diet, you can sauté vegetables in it, add it to a marinade, or mix it with vinegar as a salad dressing. You can also use olive oil as a substitute for butter when basting meat. Some research suggests that the cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are even greater if you choose extra-virgin olive oil, meaning the oil is less processed and contains more heart-healthy antioxidants. But avoid "light" olive oils. This label usually means the oil is more processed and lighter in color, not fat or calories. Vegetables, Specially leafy greens: Broccoli, Pechay, Onions, Scallions, Garlic Fruits that lower Cholesterol, the low cholesterol diet: Lower your bad cholesterol with Avocado: Go on an Avocado diet and lower your cholesterol. Avocado is high in fat, carbohydrate and cholesterol but they are all good for you. Avocado has good cholesterol.
The fat content in avocado is mono-unsaturated fat that actually help you lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol. Avocado contains more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol (a beneficial plant-based fat) than any other fruit. Beta-sitosterol reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food. The combination of beta-sitosterol and monounsaturated fat makes the avocado an excellent cholesterol buster. Lower your bad cholesterol with Walnuts, almonds and more: Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds appear to have a similar effect, resulting in a marked improvement within just four weeks. A cholesterol-lowering diet in which 20 percent of the calories come from walnuts may reduce LDL cholesterol by as much as 12 percent. But all nuts are high in calories, so a handful (no more than 2 ounces or 57 grams) will do. As with any food, eating too much can cause weight gain, and being overweight places you at higher risk of heart disease.
To avoid gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. What's an Herb? An herb is a plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are not effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.
Dietary supplement is a product that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for dietary supplements and treats them as foods, not drugs.