Low Cholesterol Diet
Thursday, January 07th, 2010 | Author: Doower
Make Your Own Low Cholesterol Diet
Executive Summary About Low Cholesterol Diet By Groshan Fabiola
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver. Cholesterol covers the exterior membrane of blood cells and protects them from damage.
The surplus of cholesterol inside the body enters the bloodstream and deposits in different places of the body: arteries, soft tissues, organs. A low cholesterol diet can help the body eliminate excess cholesterol and can prevent the accumulation of the substance in the bloodstream.
Saturated fat facilitates the accumulation of cholesterol inside the body, while unsaturated fat reduces blood cholesterol levels and therefore minimizes the chances of developing cardio-vascular diseases. A low cholesterol diet should exclude foods that are rich in saturated fat and include more foods that contain unsaturated fat. Simple carbohydrates contained by sweets should also be excluded from your low cholesterol diet.
A low cholesterol diet should minimize the intake of animal products. Fatty meats (pork, lamb), organ meats (liver, heart, kidneys) and some dairy products (fat-rich milk, cheese, butter) should be excluded from your low-cholesterol diet. Replace fatty meats wish fish, as it is low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Your low cholesterol diet can include some dairy products, if they contain small amounts of cholesterol and saturated fat: skim-milk, light yogurts.
Your low cholesterol diet should contain plenty of vegetables and fruits, as they are cholesterol free and a rich source of vitamins and minerals. A low cholesterol diet should include plenty of home-cooked meals like vegetable soups, mashed potatoes and salads.
How to Start a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan
Executive Summary About Low Cholesterol Diet By Andrew Bicknell
While it is a serious health problem for many people remedying the situation can be as easy as following a low cholesterol diet plan. The main thrust of a low cholesterol diet is to reduce not only the amount of cholesterol one eats but also saturated fats and trans fats. Many studies into the way cholesterol works in the body have found that these two types of fats are actually more responsible for high blood cholesterol levels then foods that are naturally high in cholesterol.
Red meats contain more saturated fats then more lean choices which can lead to a significant cholesterol increase. Frying is no longer a good way to prepare any foods as the oils used will just add fat back into the foods negating any cholesterol lowering affects. Dairy is another area that many people will need to make changes in. Most dairy products are high in saturated fat that needs to be avoided. You can also substitute skim or soy milk for your daily milk consumption.
The yolk of an egg is high in cholesterol and many people separate the whites from the yolk before using just the egg whites in their low cholesterol meal plans. The cholesterol in egg yolks is not necessarily bad if they are eaten in moderation. This type of fat raises blood cholesterol levels more then the cholesterol found in eggs.
Starting a low cholesterol diet plan usually begins with your doctor. A low cholesterol diet is not something to be afraid of.
