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Lowering Cholesterol
By Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
Diet and exercise can play a big role in staying healthy. One
of the most important steps you can take is to lower your
blood cholesterol level. High levels of cholesterol can lead
to "plaque deposits," which narrow your arteries and make it
difficult for blood to circulate. The following foods will
help lower your cholesterol levels and may also contribute to
your heart's overall well-being. However some of these may be
infested with bugs.
* Soy products such as tofu, soy milk, soybeans, textured soy
protein, etc., can raise the level of good (HDL) cholesterol
in your blood.
* Foods high in soluble fiber such as oat bran, oatmeal,
beans, peas, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits, strawberries,
and apple pulp can lower cholesterol.
* Foods high in insoluble fiber can reduce your risk of heart
disease. They include whole-wheat breads and whole- wheat
(bran) cereals; grains such as rye, rice, and barley;
cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts (full of bugs),
turnips, and cauliflower; and apple skins.
* Fish, particularly salmon, mackerel, and herring, contain
high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which help lower
cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, decrease abnormal heart
rhythms, and reduce the risk of blood clots.
* Flaxseed oil, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, nuts, and
canola oil also contain smaller amounts of omega-3s.
(c) 2006 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved. Contact him
at: POB 1903, Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684;
Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email:
FitnessDoctor@hotmail.com
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