The Battle Against Cholesterol: Your 5 Strongest Allies |
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Fight the war on high cholesterol with these natural foods. Knock down your Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol levels naturally. These powerful foods in conjunction with a healthy diet and consistent exercising can easily help you win the war against bad LDL high cholesterol. High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol at high levels is actually good for you as it aids in bringing down the LDL cholesterol levels. *Oats Highly advertised on television as a powerful cholesterol-lowering agent, the oat is probably the most well-known of these foods. The oats have a deep history in Scotland, where it is the main staple of the Scottish diet. When the Scots settled in Vermont, they brought oats with them. Interestingly enough this background has made Vermont the state that eats the most oats. The property of oat that helps in the fight against cholesterol is its soluble fiber. Soluble fiber makes it harder for LDL cholesterol to be absorbed in your intestines. Thus there is less externally created cholesterol floating around in your bloodstream. Too much LDL cholesterol can cause some of it to stick and accumulate on your arteries. Oatmeal is not the only way to get your oats. Companies have added oats to cereal, bread and pasta thus giving you a wide variety of ways to consume your oats. Don't be afraid to put more oats in your diet. They really are good for you. *Garlic This little bulb has been around and used for centuries. The bulb was nailed to doors and hung around necks to ward off vampires and other evil spirits. Some believe that eating the bulb can increase desire or the body's chi. Garlic is also used heavily in Mediterranean and Chinese cooking, which is probably why you don't hear much about Chinese vampires. Of course, the most advertised property of garlic is its cholesterol & blood pressure lowering properties. Garlic is a natural antioxidant. It is thought that it helps prevent the LDLs from building up on the artery walls. Adding garlic as part of a healthy diet can help you lower cholesterol levels as well as help you fight the common cold. Garlic is available in many forms. It can be eaten raw. Although, it's resulting tang on the tongue might be a little too much for many people to handle. In cooking, the overpowering nature of the smell and taste of garlic is diluted. This results in a more palatable concoction for most people. It can also be taken in powder or pill form as part of a supplement. *Onions It is hard to talk about garlic without mentioning its close relative, the onion. Even more widely used than garlic, it was frequently consumed in ancient times. One of its most stunning purposes was that the onion was used to pay rent. The chromium and B6 vitamins found in the onion are thought to be the cholesterol fighters in this popular food. They are linked to improving cholesterol levels and helping in the fight against heart disease. The onion is also known to help lower the risk of cancer. The onions are mostly consumed raw or cooked. The many types of onions available make choosing one hard. The best thing is try different types to find a type that suites your taste buds. Everything is available from sweet to a more sharp taste is available for you to pick from. *Virgin Olive Oil Virgin Olive oil is a natural product originally made from Greek olives. Once immortalized as liquid gold by Homer, it held great popularity in ancient times. Religions saw the olive oil as a pure burning oil and is held in high esteem for many different type of ceremonies. It was once used as a cure for bad breath when it was turned into a mouthwash. Olive oil contains a high levels of monounsaturated fats. These fats help reduce your LDL cholesterol levels. By simply replacing your regular cooking oil, you can control the amount of bad fats that you are consuming. Olive oil can be bought in any supermarket as cooking oil. Companies are adding this cholesterol-lowering oil to salad dressings and in the creation of mayonnaise. Olive oil is also available to take as a supplement in pills. *Primrose Oil The primrose is a plant found only in North and South America. The pretty yellow flowers open at night instead of during the day. It was once known as Kings cureall, due to its plethora of unsubstantiated medical properties. Primrose oil provides essential fatty acids to the cholesterol lowering equation. Primrose oil is also known to relieve eczema and ease the symptoms associated with PMS. Primrose oil is available in pill form as a dietary supplement. You can find it in grocery stores and drug stores. The fight against high cholesterol is a constant battle. These powerful tools are merely aids to assist you drop those numbers. When used in conjunction with a good diet, these foods can help you win the battle against high LDL cholesterol. More Information For more information on Women's Fitness topics such as Fitness Routines, come visit my website! We have important information on everything you need to know to attain your fitness goals! We also have information specifically tailored to Christian Fitness! Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           |
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