Published September 1, 2009 | It seems that everywhere you turn these days, there’s another study that tells people what they should or shouldn’t eat in order to promote good health. Often, this advice conflicts with beliefs or practices that were widespread a decade or so before. For instance, bread and grains used to be at the bottom of the Food Pyramid, with experts recommending at least 5 servings per day. But now carbohydrates have become one of the most vilified food groups around, and are blamed for everything from potbellies to cavities. Give it another 10 years, and carbs will be in again!
One thing that all the experts do seem to agree on is that heart disease remains a major health hazard to Americans. Therefore, it’s important to try to lower your cholesterol any way you can. If you already have a serious problem, then your doctor probably has you on a prescription drug regimen, or even better an effective herbal supplement , to help regulate levels. If you’re just a bit on the high side and want to rein things in before they get out of hand, then there are lots of ways to lower your cholesterol naturally.
The best way to do this is by exercising regularly. Though doctors aren’t 100 percent sure what the connection is, current thinking suggests that exercise helps jump start the enzymes responsible for moving low-density lipoprotein (LDL) from your bloodstream to your liver, where it is subsequently turned into bile and excreted. So the more you exercise, the more stimulation those critical enzymes receive, and the lower your cholesterol becomes.
Another way to lower your cholesterol is by modifying your diet. Cutting out or greatly reducing your intake of red meat, fried foods, and other animal-based products can yield the desired effect of lowering the body’s LDL levels. You can substitute these fatty foods with healthier choices like chicken, turkey, or fish, and can also add whole grains, such as oatmeal, and nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pistachios.
If exercise and a better diet aren’t helping lower your cholesterol significantly enough, you can try taking some supplements as well. There are various herbal supplements on the market that are said to have a positive effect on LDL. Although these claims are not approved or endorsed by the FDA, many people have reported success with ingredients like garlic, turmeric, red yeast rice, artichoke leaf extract, and other herbs. In addition, fish oil supplements with EPA and DHA are widely regarded as effective products that can help lower your cholesterol.
As you can see, there are lots of things you can do to limit your risk of heart disease. By using these tips to lower your cholesterol, you can enjoy better health and a longer life. I think the tradeoff is worth it!
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Published January 28, 2009 | South Beach Diet Phase 1
The South Beach Diet is a dieting plan developed by Dr. Agatston. It runs in three phases. The first phase runs for 14 days and can result in weight loss of up to 10 pounds after this period. There are recommended foods that can be taken during the Phase 1 period. There is also a list of foods to be avoided. You can eat normal quantities of lean meats. Lots of vegetables are recommended, as is consuming plenty of water. But no bread, pasta, rice, cookies, pastry, etc. during the first 14 days.
All alcohol is to be avoided, including wine and beer. Vegetables to be avoided during Phase 1 are things like yams, carrots, beets, and potatoes. But tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage are allowed. You can also take cauliflower, celery, beans, cabbage, mushrooms and okra. You also need to avoid cocktail sauce and ketchup. Limit consumption of coffee and tea to once or twice a day.
Your body slowly reduces the insulin resistance during the Diet Phase 1. So you can begin to see some weight loss. Lean cut beef, lamb, and pork (including loin, Canadian bacon, boiled ham, etc) are all allowed provided all visible fat has been removed. There are many recipes available that are tailored to meet the requirements of the South Beach Diet Plan, including the Phase 1.
South Beach Diet recommends the consumption of foods with low GI (glycemic index). The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly or how high some foods can raise your blood sugar level. Diet Phase 1 gets you started on the path of healthy eating and weight loss with low-glycemic foods.
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