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How many calories do I need?
Whatever they will tell you or whatever you've heard - if you
want to drop weight you simply have to cut calories to drop
weight. Read how you precisely determine your daily calorie
needs.
As mentioned in one of my earlier articles ("Weight...
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Foods to Help Lower Cholesterol
According to the experts cholesterol is becoming the serious
threat to the people as majority of the population is falling in
the trap. Cholesterol is the fatty lipid substance circulating
in the bloodstream while providing the fat to the body. There is
a set limit to the cholesterol level but once the limit is
exceeded it paves the way to many heart and coronary diseases.
By seeing this danger everyone asks a common question that "Are
foods helpful in controlling the ever raising cholesterol? Then
second prompt question is if they are, then which food?
Experts feel that there are varieties of food that can help to
lower down cholesterol but they must be chosen with utmost
awareness. All those foods and fruits having a lot of fibers are
the best thing to lower down the cholesterol. Generally a fiber
break down the complex cholesterol into pieces and transports
that to liver for further metabolism. Apart from fibers, all
type of dried beans and lentils too are best food to lower down
your cholesterol as instead of fat they consist of more of
proteins and minerals which result in more balanced diets.
Oats and oat bran too are of great help as they too break down
the piled up cholesterol on and in the arteries. In comparison
to fibers, oats generally have more of Vitamin E, which makes
sure that your cholesterol level is in control and never exceeds
the set limit.
In terms of cholesterol reduction food raw garlic has always
shown its prominence. It has been ages to know that garlic can
be used to lower down cholesterol level. It not only reduces
cholesterol but also removes the concentrated plaque caused by
high cholesterol. With respect to garlic; almonds, avocados and
walnuts too are considered very important food for lowering
cholesterol level. They basically contain beneficiary fat which
only nourishes the body instead of increasing cholesterol.
Moreover our body is capable enough to produce its own fat,
still people intake extra by consuming dairy as well as meat
products. So it is advisable to keep them to lower side as more
intakes of them can lead to high cholesterol and its related
disease. By keeping this in mind it is wise to consume the food
having more fibers, roughage and pinch of garlic. As it is said
your health is in your hand so keep your senses open.
About the author:
Author is experienced health expert.
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