Cholesterol
Many people who have high levels of cholesterol in their blood avoid foods like eggs and seafood, because they believe that these foods will only worsen their problem. However, it is wrong to blame food for high cholesterol. High levels of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cholesterol - genetic factors
Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited condition characterised by higher than normal levels of blood cholesterol. Treatment includes changes to diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Other ... [... more]
Better Health |
High cholesterol levels raise Alzheimer's risk
According to new research, if you're in your fourties and have high cholesterol you may have an increased chance of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Hot on the heels of a study that confirmed having a big belly increased the risk of ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Robert E. Kowalski
Robert E. Kowalski a medical journalist for more than thirty-five years, devised this program for his own cholesterol problem when all else failed. He lives in California. [... more]
Harper Collins |
Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the body. Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating habits, such as choosing polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated oils and reducing saturated fats and trans fats ... [... more]
Better Health |
Cholesterol explained - Better Health Channel.
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for many metabolic processes. There are two types of cholesterol. HDL is the 'good' cholesterol and LDL is the 'bad' cholesterol. Eating foods rich in saturated fats will increase the amount of LDL ... [... more]
Better Health |
Heart disease - risk factors explained
Coronary heart disease leads to heart attacks. Common risk factors include raised cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age. Some risks can be reduced by following a healthy lifestyle and not ... [... more]
Better Health |
Diabetes type 2 - Better Health Channel.
Diabetes type 2 is a lifestyle disease that is strongly associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain, particularly around the waist (apple shape). Type 2 diabetes may be prevented but it cannot be cured. Type 2 diabetes ... [... more]
Better Health |
Fats - butter or margarine?
Butter or margarine can be used as a spread and for cooking. If you are trying to eat a healthy diet to lower your cholesterol, margarine spreads are a better choice than butter or dairy blends. Trans fatty acids or trans fats can be found in ... [... more]
Better Health |
Teriyaki chicken with ginger chive rice
Fat 27g; Protein 40g; Carbohydrate 65.5g; Dietary Fibre 0.5g; Cholesterol 124mg; 2845 k] (680 Cal). Sake and mirin are Japanese rice wines available in Asian food stores and most large supermarket chains. 1. Lay the chicken breasts out between 2 ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Beef stroganoff
Protein 35g; Fat 45g; Carbohydrate 9.5g; Dietary Fibre 3.5g; Cholesterol 180mg; 2365kJ (565 cal) A dash of worcestershire sauce is good instead of tomato paste. 3. Finely chopped fresh parsley, to serve 1 Trim excess fat off the meat and slice it ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Avocados, cholesterol and fat
Many people believe that avocados are fattening and to be avoided by those who are concerned with their diet and fat intake. According to leading nutritionist Rosemary Stanton nothing could be further from the truth. Avocados are not only a ... [... more]
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