Archive for the ‘Cholesterol’ Category

Down the Cholesterol With a Gymnastics

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Recent studies have revealed only to persons who have diseases like cardiovascular, the physical activity is recommended as a treatment with a proper diet.

Having practiced in a regular form of physical activity used to improve a substantial quality of life, especially when we speak of metabolic diseases. The recommended exercises are those that mobilize fat deposits, like in addition to losing weight eliminates the bad cholesterol that is accumulated in the body. The pace, the market in a bicycle, swim or perform gymnastics aerobic exercises are ideal for those who have high cholesterol.

Aerobic exercises are those that deal with areas in which fatty deposits are instaled, such exercises for waist, abdomen, hip and glucose being this type of  gymnastics the most important down the cholesterol.

The recommendation is to make ten minutes of preheating, 15 aerobic exercise and the gym is located. Moreover, the practice of regular physical activity as least three times a week he must make a specific diet for hipocolesterolemia and obesity, drinking two liters of water per day, which has a detoxing and moisturizing action. A change of life regarding diet and physical activity are fundamental to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good.

Lower Cholesterol in Blood

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

These foods fortified or functional appointed they have in their composition substances that help lower cholesterol in blood, but every time we will take a balanced diet and healthy and most important is low in fat. In general these products that help reduce cholesterol include: fitosteroles, and Estañol esterol (all substances of plant origin which have the potential to block the absorption of cholesterol to the intestine), Omega 3 and fatty acids.

But it is not necessary to buy these products, which generally have a higher price, since it is possible to find all the substances before named directly in food. The esterol Estañol and we can find them in fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, oils and a variety of fountains plant. The Omega3 is present mainly in nuts and fish in blue.

The fatty acids are present in olive oil, avocados and olives. The fiber is also present in some foods such as vegetables, grains, fruits, vegetables work together to reduce levels of cholesterol in blood. Begin to select foods that we will be under control this silent enemy that is cholesterol.

What is Cholesterol and Why It Matters?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Cholesterol

Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance from two sources: their own body and some foods. The liver makes the cholesterol necessary and sufficient for the normal functioning of the body.

The body uses cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and bile acids that help digest fat. It takes only a small amount of cholesterol in the blood to meet these needs.
Cholesterol is the main sterol in the human body and precursor of all other steroids body. It is part of cell membranes, lipoproteins, bile acids and steroid hormones.

Cholesterol is an important constituent of gallstones, but its main pathological feature, is for the production of atherosclerosis of vital arteries causing heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

The animal-derived foods are rich in cholesterol, especially eggs, dairy and meat. Most of this is in esterified form.

The body absorbs about half the cholesterol content in the diet. Plant sterols are poorly absorbed by the body.

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Reduce Cholesterol By Fruits

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Cholesterol is one of the greatest threats to the health of many people. Those who suffer from this condition, must follow a strict diet free of fats and high in vegetables.

The reason we suggest the consumption of fruits and vegetables is because these foods contain pectin, a soluble fiber that, according to some studies, could be a lethal weapon against cholesterol. (more…)

Reduce Cholesterol

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

To reduce intake of saturated fats and cholesterol should limit consumption of high fat meats and pates, fatty meats, organ meats, etc.. which also provide the cholesterol and fat.

This is not to eliminate meat from our diet, but must be more selective and opt for low fat meats such as rabbit, chicken or turkey, we can also take red meat such as pork and beef, provided they are pieces lean (no fat). (more…)