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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.

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…)