Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a topic most people are either misinformed or are completely lost about but today after this article we are about to change all that. Our bodies produce two different types of cholesterol they are known as Low Density Lipids (LDL) and High Density Lipids (HDL). Low Density Lipids are also known as bad cholesterol in excess these lipids can cause heart attacks and diabetes which is extremely harmful to our body. High Density Lipids on the other hand are important to our body these lipids are responsible for the removal of LDL from the blood vessels and stimulating blood flow.

There are also three main causes of high cholesterol no one can control.

(i) Genetics or family history

(ii) Age

(iii) Sex

If any member of your family has a history of cholesterol whether it be your grandparents or your brother you and your children may be at risk. All family members should consider being tested.

Women have a lower rate of high cholesterol, since before menopause they have lower cholesterol levels than men of the same age. However, as the women get older, their blood cholesterol levels rise until about 60 to 65 years old. After the age of 50, women often (but not always) have higher total cholesterol levels than men of the same age.

There are people that due to genetics or family history have high cholesterol even though they're young in their 20's for example.

Foods that lower LDL

They are many foods we can eat to naturally remove LDL. These foods are also referred to as natural cholesterol reducers. A few are listed below:

(i) Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the best ways to lower LDL and increase our HDL they are mainly found in fish.

(ii) Nuts are another great way for our bodies to increase HDL naturally they help to prevent heart disease and diabetes.

(iii) Oats and cereal are what most doctors recommend, doctors call them high soluble fibers.

(iv) Orange juice and salads can also lower bad cholesterol levels as well, they are also found to be rich in fibers and plant sterols.

Altering your diet when diagnosed with high cholesterol

But you also have to remember that it is very important to stay away from foods rich in LDL as well, here are a few:

(i) Saturated fats this includes bacon and fatty meat cuts, consume as I said earlier more fish.

(ii) Use cholesterol free substitutes like egg substitutes for example.

(iii) Avoid all fast food as much as possible and try to eat healthy snacks like blueberries and peanut butter with crackers.

Triglyceride

Triglycerides are fats found in the blood and fat cells. A high triglyceride level in the blood may increase your risk of heart disease and may harm your pancreas.

Foods that increase Triglycerides

Below is a list of foods that increases your triglycerides:

Alcohol: Beer, wine, hard liquor and liqueurs.

Saturated fats: Fats solid at room temperature, including animal fats, lard, butter and shortening,  fried foods, whole milk, whole milk dairy products, cheese, high-fat meats and fast foods.

Trans fats: Hydrogenated fats found in margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, fast foods and most commercial snack foods such as pastries, cakes, pies, crackers, etc.

Sugar: Concentrated sweets such as sugar, honey, molasses, jams, jellies and candy. Desserts such as pies, cakes, cookies, candy, doughnuts, ice cream, frozen yogurt and sweetened gelatin.

Beverages: Fruit juices, fruit drinks, fruit punches, regular sodas, smoothies, sports drinks and sweetened coffee drinks.

Other foods: Sweetened cereals, flavored yogurts and sports or energy bars

Starch: Concentrated starchy foods -- Bagels, pasta, rice, potatoes, large rolls, pizza, pretzels, popcorn, chips, many fat-free foods and ready-to-eat cereals. Choose small portions of these due to their high carbohydrate density. Use whole grains and legumes (starchy beans) in preference to refined starches.

Best Food Choices

Fruit: Choose fresh fruits in season for best flavor and nutrition. Avoid fruit juices even fresh squeezed, because of their high sugar content. Unsweetened frozen fruit and canned fruit that is rinsed in water may also be included.

Vegetables: Eat at least 3 or more cups a day of fresh or frozen prepared vegetables. Be liberal and creative with vegetable preparation and intake.

Breads and cereals: Choose whole grain breads, crackers, unsweetened high-fiber cereals or old fashioned oatmeal. Try other grains such as amaranth, millet, quinoa, barley, buckwheat or bulgur.

Protein: Select lean meats, poultry without skin, egg, egg substitute or egg white, cooked dried beans, lentils, peas, nuts and low-fat soy products. Eat fish at least twice a week. Include fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, blue fin tuna, sardines and anchovies.

Dairy: Use fat-free or 1% milk, fat-free or low fat plain yogurt, light fruit yogurt and low-fat or soy cheeses.

Fat: Include 1 tablespoon of canola, olive or peanut oil per day. Include 1/4 cup of nuts per day (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, mixed nuts) or 1/2 avocado. Avocados, olives and natural nut butters are excellent fats to include.

Sugar-free products: Diet sodas and other diet beverages, gelatin and pudding.

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