Tag: High Cholesterol

Avocados are creamy, buttery fruits grown in warm climates and often enjoyed in Mexican and South American cuisines. Also known as an alligator pear...

Have your cholesterol levels shot off the roof? Have you been advised to cut down your intake of saturated and trans fats? If yes,...

A balanced diet is essential during dialysis. Keep a strict tab on your fluid intake. Legumes, beans, and cottage cheese will provide safe protein. Eat oatmeal and oat bran to keep cholesterol levels low. Keep salt in check by cutting down on processed foods; use lemon zest, vinegar, mustard for flavoring. Choose foods low in potassium - apples, pears, berries, radish, asparagus, and zucchini.

If you have been feeling dizzy, anxious, or breathless lately, get your cardiac functions tested. Non-invasive tests detect arterial blockages, narrowing of blood vessels, and structural changes in the heart. Some dependable tests include C-Reactive Protein Test, Advanced Lipid Profile and Lipoprotein(a) Test, A1C Blood Glucose Test, ECG/EKG and Exercise EKG.

Smoothies are a great way to squeeze in extra nutrients. They’re easy to transport for days when you need a quick breakfast on the...

For a healthy heart, improving blood lipids ratios is important. Total and LDL cholesterol should be within acceptable range, with high HDL and low triglyceride levels. Healthy body weight, increased intake of omega 3 and saturated fats, fiber rich food, lower intake of sugar and wheat products help lower triglyceride levels. Supplements help reduce inflammation.

By exercising regularly, cutting your sugar intake and quitting cigarettes, you can increase your HDL cholesterol levels by 5-10%. HDL boosting foods include oatmeal, walnuts, almonds, flax seeds and fatty fish. Men can consume 1-2 glasses of red wine daily while women can consume one. Drink 750ml orange juice daily to increase HDL cholesterol levels by 21%.

Fresh butter made from non-pasteurized, non-homogenized, whole fat milk from grass-fed cows, contains short and medium chain fatty acids and leads to fewer harmful, small dense LDL cholesterol. This along with minerals manganese, chromium, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K2, make butter a healthy option for the heart.

Bitter melon contains anti-cancer properties, helps in treating type 2 diabetes, removes kidney stones, lowers cholesterol levels, treats various types of skin disorders, helps manage excess weight, acts as a liver tonic, stimulates digestion of carbohydrates, is an excellent source of vitamin K and helps boost immunity.

Mediterranean diet isn't too restrictive which allows you to take care of your health while still eating delicious foods. Avoid trans fat completely, and increase fiber intake, it reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol by up to 5%. Go in for a plant based diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Avoid anything deep fried, processed or contains artificial flavors.

A new study from the Canadian Center for Agri-Food Research affirms that flaxseeds can promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of breast and prostate cancer. They contain a high amount of lignans- fiber compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors and interfere with the cancer-promoting effects of estrogen on breast and prostate tissue.

Spikenard is a very good remedy for problems caused by Vata like the deterioration of tissue, depleted energy, dryness, fatigue and persistent dissatisfaction. By balancing ‘vata’, it assists in calming the overly active mind. Jatamansi oil also works well to alleviate some Pitta (fire) related problems, especially those of the mind (such as anger and rage).

Hempseed contains low sugar content and tons of Omega 6 fatty acids. It is also easy to incorporate into your daily diet as it is available in several forms like: whole seeds, hulled hemp nuts, hempseed oil and hemp flour. Include this unsaturated fat filled food for better skin, joint and heart health.

Flaxseeds also may elevate the risk of excessive bleeding because it decreases clotting. People with bleeding disorders or taking medications or supplements with blood-thinning effects may need to be cautious about using flax seed supplements. If consuming enough flax seed on a regular basis, these patients may need a change in medication dosage. Raw or unripe flaxseed is possibly unsafe and may cause toxicity.

Even though heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., you have more influence in helping to prevent it than you...