Eat to Lower Cholesterol
published by Tulan on Jan 26, 2012
The cholesterol story began in 1951 when the pentagon sent pathologists to Korea to study the bodies of servicemen who lost their lives to the war. A waxy substance was found in the bodies identified as a major contributor to the buildup of plaque. Before that we knew nothing about cholesterol. Well, now we do, and there is a lot we can do about it.There are many foods and herbs that will lower cholesterol. If your cholesterol is higher than you like, try these foods listed below. you can mix and match to make tasty healthful meals. These food eaten daily will get your numbers down where you want them. Your doctor might even take you off medications.
Include these foods in your diet and your cholesterol numbers will fall off. Your diet should include plenty of fruit, whole grains and vegetables with a minimum of salt and fat. For every one percent drop in cholesterol there is a two percent drop in the risk of heart attack.
For breakfast:
Orange, apple, carrot, grapefruit whirled in the blender instead of plain orange juice. You might whirl up a jar full and keep it in the frige for several mornings worth of juice.
Whole grain muffins
Fresh fruit as available
Oatmeal with a touch of safflower oil
For Lunch:
Soup made with beans, onions, carrots, garlic, barley, plus other spices to taste.
Whole wheat topped off with any nut butter, no oils or margarine.
High fiber salad
Whole fruit cocktail
Oatmeal cookie or bran muffin
For Dinner:
Burrito made with refried beans, salsa, rice, wrapped in a whole grain tortilla or
Vegetarian chili with tofu: corn meat muffins slathered with nut butter or
Whole wheat hot dog bun filled with onions, cole slaw,barbecue sauce, mustard or make them vegetarian with lentil or black bean with wild rice or
New England Boiled Dinner: One cup each of boiled cabbage, onions, celery, carrots and potatoes with a dash of herbs and spices. I wouldn’t eat all that at one serving, I would have it for several meals. and
A big green salad
Fruit cocktail
After a couple of weeks on this diet there should be a cholesterol reduction of 10 to 20 percent. Try it and see how low you can get your numbers.
# 1 by Robert Heston
January 26th, 2012 at 10:23 pm #
Taking a capsule of fish oil daily helps also. Good information.
# 2 by Shirley Shuler
January 26th, 2012 at 10:47 pm #
Thanks for the information, Tulan, a healthy diet is very important.
# 3 by realityspeaks
January 26th, 2012 at 11:35 pm #
Excellent post. Yes, a healthy diet is very important. Salads work for me.
# 4 by mdrkarim7
January 26th, 2012 at 11:49 pm #
Deliciously done..
# 5 by aheed411
January 27th, 2012 at 5:04 am #
It is awesome
# 6 by lapasan
January 27th, 2012 at 8:27 am #
Useful information for the health.
# 7 by Dragoonk
January 27th, 2012 at 8:52 am #
hmm … Something to keep in mind in the future.
# 8 by juny423
January 27th, 2012 at 10:28 am #
Very helpful
# 9 by Ruby Hawk
January 27th, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
This is great information for all those who need to lower cholesterol, which includes most of us older folks.
# 10 by Eunike
January 27th, 2012 at 10:59 pm #
I would try (seriously)
# 11 by papaleng
January 28th, 2012 at 12:02 am #
Excellent Helpful reminder
# 12 by Stable
January 28th, 2012 at 10:02 am #
Great information. I really ought to try to reduce my cholesterol.