High cholesterol foods are good for the brain, indeed Statins suppress the brain from
producing cholesterol and this is a cause for concern. People with very low cholesterol (below 150 mg/dl) are more prone to depression and nervous system disorders.
High cholesterol foods should not be entirely avoided, as many of them are an essential part of a healthy diet, as noted above, but you should learn to reduce their intake in order to maintain or lower your LDL cholesterol levels
High cholesterol foods are animal products such as eggs, fatty meats, and any poultry with the skin on would be high in cholesterol. You should avoid anything fried, greasy, etc. The main component of these high cholesterol foods that is considered the culprits is: saturated fat which is a type of fat found in animal products.
Saturated fats and trans-fattty acids are the most important factors that increase blood cholesterol and not dietary cholesterol. Saturated fats can elevate cholesterol, whereas polyunsaturated fats will lower it. Cut down the amount of saturated fats in your diet by replacing foods like butter, cheese and red meat with polyunsaturated oils and margarine (such as sunflower or corn), fish, poultry and low-fat dairy products (such as skimmed milk). Saturated fat and cholesterol in food makes your blood cholesterol level go up. Saturated fat is the main cause, but cholesterol in food may matter, if you have a problem.
Eggs are good for you. Once branded a health hazard because of a high cholesterol content, eggs are now being reinstated as being beneficial. Egg yolks as opposed to egg whites contain a very high amount of cholesterol. But of late, research has lead doctors to believe that egg yolks increase the HDL cholesterol, which is good for your heart and not the LDL cholesterol that is bad for you.
Organ meats (liver, kidney , sweetbread, and brain) are high in cholesterol. Fish generally contains less cholesterol than other meats, but some shellfish are high in cholesterol.
Fish oils also interfere with blood clotting. In some people with extremely high blood triglyceride levels (a butter-like fat), fish fatty acids can lower these levels dramatically. Fish is a good choice for a healthy diet. Many types contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce your risk for dangerous blood clotting
Oatmeal is low in fat and sodium, and the high levels of soluble fiber decrease LDL cholesterol. Soluble fiber helps with blood sugar stabilization. Oatmeal, oat bran, and particularly barley are cholesterol reducing foods. Again? because of the soluble fiber. Oats provides you with soluble fiber which is helpful in reducing LDL cholesterol. Food containing oat bran, oatmeal, and whole oat flour is very healthy and filling.
Do not worry about the saturated fat found in unrefined coconut oil! The body is able to
break down these fats quickly and they are never stored. The benefits of coconut oil are
very numerous, it contains by nature Caprylic acid which kills Candida, a major problem
to many women.
By: Robert Pasquil
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When It Comes To Losing Weight And Nutrition, Eating More Is Healthier
By: Bruce A Tucker
When it comes to nutrition the first thoughts that pop into everyone’s mind is eating bland food, or starving yourself to lose weight. That is the furthest thing from the truth and my God if you are starving yourself to lose weight please stop immediately!
What many people do not realize is that if you eat less your metabolism will slow down. By slowing down your metabolism the rate at which you lose weight will also decrease. See what happens is your body will recognize that you are eating less and in turn go into a mode where it stores fat for energy later. It does this because it is not sure when more energy will arrive so it needs to save some for later. Amazing how complex the body is and regardless of what you do you are not going to fool it.
The best thing you can do for yourself and your body is to eat more. That is right, eat more! No that doesn’t mean eat more donuts and cupcakes and wash it down with additional two liter bottles of a sugary soda. It means to eat more often with well proportioned sizes of healthy foods.
Here is what you should do. It is a pretty simple plan and as long as you stick to it you will without a doubt lose weight.
Eat six meals every day. You will want to eat one meal every two and half to three hours each and every day. However you are not going to gorge yourself with food. You are going to eat well portioned meals.
Each meal should consist of equal portion sizes of protein, carbohydrates and green vegetables. A portion size should be the same size as your clenched fist. Now that you know how often to eat, what to eat and how much to eat, now you just need to substitute the above plan with food that you like.
For example, your first meal of the day could be one whole egg mixed with egg whites, combined with oatmeal or a slice of wheat toast. You can add you green veggie like spinach to your egg mixture and I personally think asparagus tips in an omelet are wonderful. Your next meal could be a pack of tuna, a small apple and a small leafy green salad.
You get the point. Learn how to prepare your meals in advance, in other words make them the night before, before you go to bed and it will be a lot easier on you the following day.
So you see losing weight and eating healthy really isn’t rocket science!
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About the Author:
Mr. Tucker is the senior editor for Weight Loss Nation, an online resource where you can learn various tips and tricks on weight loss, fitness and nutrition.
Mr. Tucker is also a regular contributor on Mike's How-To Blog, an online resource that explains a step by step approach on How to do just about anything.
When it comes to nutrition the first thoughts that pop into everyone’s mind is eating bland food, or starving yourself to lose weight. That is the furthest thing from the truth and my God if you are starving yourself to lose weight please stop immediately!
What many people do not realize is that if you eat less your metabolism will slow down. By slowing down your metabolism the rate at which you lose weight will also decrease. See what happens is your body will recognize that you are eating less and in turn go into a mode where it stores fat for energy later. It does this because it is not sure when more energy will arrive so it needs to save some for later. Amazing how complex the body is and regardless of what you do you are not going to fool it.
The best thing you can do for yourself and your body is to eat more. That is right, eat more! No that doesn’t mean eat more donuts and cupcakes and wash it down with additional two liter bottles of a sugary soda. It means to eat more often with well proportioned sizes of healthy foods.
Here is what you should do. It is a pretty simple plan and as long as you stick to it you will without a doubt lose weight.
Eat six meals every day. You will want to eat one meal every two and half to three hours each and every day. However you are not going to gorge yourself with food. You are going to eat well portioned meals.
Each meal should consist of equal portion sizes of protein, carbohydrates and green vegetables. A portion size should be the same size as your clenched fist. Now that you know how often to eat, what to eat and how much to eat, now you just need to substitute the above plan with food that you like.
For example, your first meal of the day could be one whole egg mixed with egg whites, combined with oatmeal or a slice of wheat toast. You can add you green veggie like spinach to your egg mixture and I personally think asparagus tips in an omelet are wonderful. Your next meal could be a pack of tuna, a small apple and a small leafy green salad.
You get the point. Learn how to prepare your meals in advance, in other words make them the night before, before you go to bed and it will be a lot easier on you the following day.
So you see losing weight and eating healthy really isn’t rocket science!
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
About the Author:
Mr. Tucker is the senior editor for Weight Loss Nation, an online resource where you can learn various tips and tricks on weight loss, fitness and nutrition.
Mr. Tucker is also a regular contributor on Mike's How-To Blog, an online resource that explains a step by step approach on How to do just about anything.
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