I want to know about the effect of avocado inteck on lipid profile.
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Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. In one study of people with moderately high cholesterol levels, individuals who ate a diet high in avocados showed clear health improvements. After seven days on the diet that included avocados, they had significant decreases in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, along with an 11% increase in health promoting HDL cholesterol.
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You need  to take fish oils, cod liver or  omega 3, it'll help you nutritionally to get over the eczema, then try using cold pressed avocado oil on your skin. It's really thick but it has a lot of Gamma Alpha Lineolic acids which acts as a humectant to draw moisture to your skin, which keeps it from being so flaky. You can also  try cream E-45 it's good for eczema as well.
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I've never followed Peter D'Adamo's protocol, although I might try some of his advice if I can ever find a copy of his book to borrow. I'm not interested in dieting, because I'm already slim and lean, but I'd be interested if his theories helped me feel better overall, of if they might help with some of my chronic disorders (asthma, acid reflux, ADHD, rosacea).\n\nHowever, I would NOT follow 100% of he says for my blood type, which is O positive. I'd only follow what is applicable to me. For example, I've heard that folks with my blood type should, according to D'Adamo, eat red meat 3 to 4 times a week. Well, that's OUT for me! I'm 34 and already have elevated cholesterol, due to a genetic propensity for this from my mom's side of the family. I am very slim, active, and for the most part eat very well-balanced, healthy meals, yet I STILL have the beginnings of a cholesterol problem. \n\nSo I sure as heck am not going to start eating a bunch of red meat!! It so happens I don't really even like most red meats (except hamburger), and I hate steak. I mainly eat white meat chicken, white meat turkey, and fish. But even if I loved red meat, I would still limit my consumption of it, in the hopes of keep my cholesterol numbers from becoming high enough to warrant medication like Lipitor. :(\n\nI guess my ramblings only answered the first part of your question ("Has anyone tried eating according to their blood type?"), but not the second part, about whether it helped or hindered them. :) But hopefully you found this interesting anyway.
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Excellent question.\n\nFirst, you are 19.  How do you know what your cholesterol number is?  Was this a fasting reading or a spot check you can pick up at Osco.\n\nSecond, when guys say they work out they usually men weight lifting.  More often it is the aerobic exercise that is most beneficial in reducing total cholesterol since you use more muscles and it also improves the delivery system of oxygen and nutrients called the cardiovascular system.\n\nThird, cholesterol is a building block of other things such as muscle, hormones, enzymes and etc.  Your body makes it anyway.  Simply by not eating animal products (whole milk, meat, eggs and surface fish not bottom dwellers) will help reduce your total cholesterol.  \n\nFourth, genetics plays a big part as well.  What are parents' total cholesterol?  Is there heart disease in your family?  \n\nSometimes diet and exercise just isn't enough and you need to be medicated.  Most importantly, see a medical provider regarding obtaining your total cholesterol.  For an accurate result you need to have nothing to eat or drink for at least 12 hours.\n\nI hope this helps.
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my dad had a heart atack 5 yrs ago (hes still alive) stay away from burger king stuff and fast food(he had a burger from there when he had his heart atack) and you could buy that hamburger helper stuff and get that like 80% lean meat. it tastes good with the zesty italian hamburger helper stuff its my fav. its low fat and low cholesterol. hope this helps :) i can e-mail you some more resipies if you want
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Your HDL and triglyceride numbers are very desireable.  It is recommended that your HDL, which is your good cholesterol, be more than 40, with normal ranges being between 40 and 60.  I would not be concerned with the HDL being over 60, since this is the good cholesterol which plays a vital role in keeping your LDL bad cholesterol in check.  It is recommended that tryglycerides be under 150, so this number is also very good.  However, your LDL bad cholesterol is pretty high.  It is recommended that this number be under 100 to be in a healthy range.  I would try diet to reduce it before I got on any medications.  There are those that will tell you that diet has little affect on cholesterol and that your numbers are what they are because of your genetic make up.  Although heredity does play a role, a healthy diet is equally significant and can usually keep cholesterol numbers within disired ranges if you are diligent regarding your dietary intake.  Lots of fruits and vegeatables, lean protien, a moderate amount of fish and nuts to provide omega 3 nutrients which have been shown to help with cholesterol numbers.  If after about 120 days of altering your diet I would consider taking a statin medication if your cholesterol numbers do not show significant improvement..  However, I highly recommend you try altering your diet first, as many statin medications have undesireable side effects.  \n\nI think the reason so many of us take statins is that people do not have the will power and dicipline to eat right.  Simple life style changes can put the stop to most diseases, but most people simply don't have the ability to make them and rely on our pharmaceutical industry to provide a pill for what ever ales them, when in fact they are empowered to heal themselves with life style changes if they simply had the dicipline to make them.
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It all depends on how much different you expect the results to be between the experimental group and the control group. I am on simvastatin and have gone periods drinking more green tea. Have not watched my HDL levels closely enough to compared effects. \n\nI use statcalc in EpiInfo to run sample size calculations and find that is easy and accurate. I think that would work for your experiment and your question.
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You will see cholesterol content in the nutrition chart.\nHere is a guide anyway:\nhttp://www.ntwrks.com/~mikev/chart4a.htm
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THE HEALING MIRACLES OF COCONUT OIL\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nIf there was an oil that you could use for your daily cooking needs that helped protect you from heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative conditions, improved your digestion, strengthened your immune system, protected you from infectious illnesses, and helped you lose excess weight, would you be interested? This is what coconut oil can do for you.\n\nWhat Coconut Oil Does Not Do:\nDoes not increase blood cholesterol level \nDoes not promote platelet stickiness or blood clot formation \nDoes not contribute to atherosclerosis or heart disease \nDoes not contribute to weight problems \nWhat Coconut Oil Does Do:\nReduces risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease \nReduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions \nHelps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including yeast) infections \nSupports immune system function \nHelps control diabetes \nProvides an immediate source of energy \nSupports healthy metabolic function \nImproves digestion and nutrient absorption \nSupplies important nutrients necessary for good health \nPromotes weight loss \nHelps prevent osteoporosis \nHas a mild delicate flavor \nIs highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life) \nIs heat resistant (the healthiest oil for cooking) \nHelps keep skin soft and smooth \nHelps prevent premature aging and wrinkling of the skin \nHelps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes \nFunctions as a protective antioxidant \nCoconut oil has been called the healthiest dietary oil on earth. If you're not using coconut oil for your daily cooking and body care needs, you're missing out on one of nature's most amazing health foods.
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Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance that is important for normal body functioning. Cholesterol is used for cellular functions and the production of hormones. Your body, in most cases, will produce enough cholesterol to maintain normal body needs. The liver is the major production factory for cholesterol (about 70%). Diets high in saturated fats, significantly increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood stream. Recommended daily intake of fat should not exceed 30% of calories, with a maximum of 10% being from saturated fat. Research indicates that diets high in saturated and total fat, play a significant role in the process of atherosclerosis (plaque build-up on the artery wall ).\n\nHigh cholesterol levels are strong indicators of those individuals that are prone to coronary heart disease. Elevated total cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. The build-up of plaque in the artery may lead to narrowing (high blood pressure) or complete blockage (heart attack) of the vessel. As levels rise above 180 mg/dl, the risk for developing coronary heart disease increases. A cholesterol value of 220 mg/dl correlates to nearly a two-fold elevation in incidence of coronary heart disease as compared to 180 mg/dl. A reduction of 1% is shown to reduce the risk for coronary artery disease by 2% for levels over 200 mg/dl.\n\nTotal cholesterol is the sum of all the cholesterol in your blood. The higher your total cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart disease. Here are the total values that matter to you. \n\n\n\nTotal Cholesterol Levels:\n \nLess than 200 mg/dL "Desirable" level that puts you at lower risk for heart disease. A cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL or greater increases your risk. \n\n200 to 239 mg/dL  "Borderline-high."  \n\n240 mg/dL and above "High" blood cholesterol. A person with this level has more than twice the risk of heart disease compared to someone whose cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL.  \n\n\nLDL or Low density LipoProtein(Bad cholesterol) - distibute fatty deposite on vessel wall thus promotes the formation of atherosclorotic plaque.\nHDL or High Density LipoProtein(Good Cholesterol) -collects fatty deposites on vessel wall and transport to liver for bile synthesis or other metabolic activity. On this process it prevents or retards the formation of atherosclorosis. \n\nNormal Levels:\nDesirable total cholesterol: below 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L) \nOptimal LDL ('bad') cholesterol: below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L) \nOptimal HDL ('good') cholesterol: over 60 mg/dL (1.56 mmol/L) \n\n\nConclusion: \nYou  have a LOW  TOTAL CHOLESTEROL level of 120 mg/dl\nImplication:\nYou are less prone to develop Coronary Artery Diseases. Good for you and keep up the healthy living.
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25-35% or less of the day's total calories from fat.\nLess than 7% of the day's total calories from saturated fat.\nLess than 200 milligram of dietary cholesterol a day.\nLess than 2400 milligram sodium a day.\nJust enough calories to achieve or maintain a healthy weight and reduce blood cholesterol level. (Ask your doctor or a registered dietitian what is a reason able calorie level for you.)\nSoluble fiber may be increased in the diet if LDL is not lowered enough by reducing saturated fat and cholesterol in diet.\n\nAvoid foods high in saturated fats such as egg yolks, full-fat dairy products, deep fried foods, liver and other organ meats, sausage, hot dogs, bologna, salami and fatty and untrimmed red meats. Eat foods low in saturated fat, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods and fat free dairy products. If you are a meat eater, then eat lean meats, fish and shellfish and skinless poultry.\nDo not eat deep fried foods. Bake, microwave, broil, poach, grill, roast, sauté or lightly stir fry your food. You should know ways how to avoid fat in cooking.\nChoose vegetable a cooking oil that is high in unsaturated fats. Always select the best cooking oil.\nEat foods high in fiber, specially high soluble fiber foods.\nYou should remain physically active. Exercise and fitness go hand-in-hand..\n\nCholesterol Lowering Recipe - 1 : Oat - Carrot Kheer\nRecipe type: Dairy product, fat-free\nPreparation time: 10 minutes\nIngredients: (for 3)\n1 cup Rolled oats\n3 cup skim milk or more, depending on the desired consistency of Kheer\n2 tsp Psyllium husk (Isbalgol, Metamusil-unflavoured) Psyllium Husk   \n1 Carrot, small, finely chopped\n10-15 almonds, skin removed, and grated\n10-15 Raisins (Kishmish)\n1/8 tsp Cardamom powder\n2 tsp Sugar or to taste\nPreparation\n\nSoak rolled oats and raisins in 1.5 cup milk for 5-7 minutes.\nBoil remaining milk in a skillet with carrot for 5 minutes. Add soaked oats and raisins of step 1 with milk and boil for 5 minutes.\nAdd psyllium husk, almonds and cardamom powder and mix.\nServe warm or cold.
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Over three years ago my partner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (a kind of leukemia of the lymphatic system) after unknown fevers lasting ten years.  She was given a poor prognosis.\n\nWe included Apricot kernels (and other nitriloside sources) as part of a natural approach to controlling this ‘medically incurable’ disease.  We took a three fold approach, reducing stress on the immune system, removed environmental toxic agents and maintaining a diet containing all ninety+ essential nutrients.\n\nWe included a source of B17.  This B17 nitriloside substance is found in many foods other than apricot seeds.  Most of these foods are uncommon in western diets.\n\nThree years on my partner has not objective evidence of the disease.\n\nI also consumed apricot seeds and increased my essential nutrients.  I had keretotic lesions drop off the backs of my hands and no new ones have returned.  Before this I was having these keretosis removed on a a regular basis.\n\nFoods containing Nitriolside B17…\n\nFruits                                Range*\nblackberry, domesticlow\nblackberry, wild                high\nboysenberry                med.\nchoke cherry                high\nwild crabapple                high\nmarket cranberry                low\nSwedish (lignon) cranberryhigh\ncurrant                                med.\nelderberry                med. to high\ngooseberry                med.\nhuckleberry                med.\nloganberry                med.\nmulberry                                med.\nquince                                med.\nraspberry                                med.\n \nSeeds                                Range*\napple seeds                high\napricot seed                high\nbuckwheat                med.\ncherry seed                high\nflax                                med.\nmillet                                med.\nnectarine seed                high\npeach seed                high\npear seeds                high\nplum seed                high\nprune seed                high\nsquash seeds                med.\n \nBeans                                Range*\nblack                                low\nblack-eyed peas                low\nfava                                high\ngarbanzo                                low to med.\ngreen pea                low\nkidney                                low to med.\nlentils                                med.\nlima, U.S.                                low\nlima, Burma                med.\nmung                                med. to high\nshell                                low\n \nNuts (all raw)                Range*\nbitter almond                high\ncashew                                low\nmacadamia                med. to high\n \nSprouts                                Range*\nalfalfa                                med.\nbamboo                                high\nfava                                med.\ngarbanzo                                med.\nmung                                med.\n \nLeaves                                Range*\nalfalfa                                high\nbeet tops                                low\neucalyptus                high\nspinach                                low\nwater cress                low\n \nTubers                                Range*\ncassava                                high\nsweetpotato                low\nyams                                low\n \nRange*       1000 mg ( milligrams ) = 1 gram \nHigh — above 500 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nMedium — above 100 mg nitriloside per 100 grams of food. \nLow — below 100 mg nitriloside \n\nNatural sources of Nitriloside contain co-factors that can be more effective than the isolated form.\n\nI hope this helps to answer you question...
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Regular exercise is good, you also should try to lose weight by reducing your caloric intake (smaller meals & portion size).  You should try to increase your fiber intake, adding oatmeal (not the overly sweetened kind, watch those calories!) whole grain breads and pastas.  Reduce or completely remove eggs, red meats (even Pork, the other white meat!) and certain fruits/veggies like coconut and avacado (although Avacado is not all bad...)\n\nAlso, if you are under a Doctor's care, there are some very effective medicines, but first try the diet/exercise routine to see if that will bring it back nito normal range - you want to avoid meds as long as possible!\n\nCheck these sites - American Heart Association is a good start, but there are also some natural paths sites to look at as well.  Make sure you tell your Doc what you are doing, even if you think they will think it's "Crazy" or "Fringe" medicine.  It's YOUR health, not theirs, so let them know you want alternatives and are taking charge of your health!\n\nGood luck, you can do it!  And be patient.  It takes time to clear out those levels, and determination to avoid those food you love, trust me!
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Almond milk is an excellent alternative if you have lactose allergies or do not enjoy the taste of soy milk.  May I ask if it is Almond Breeze that you are drinking?  There are many health benefits of consuming almond/almond products (see below), but as with anything, stick to the recommended daily amount that should be listed on the back of the container.\n\n\n"Health Benefits\nLower LDL-Cholesterol and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease\nA high-fat food that's good for your health? That's not an oxymoron, its almonds. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, the same type of health-promoting fats as are found in olive oil, which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. Five large human epidemiological studies, including the Nurses Health Study, the Iowa Health Study, the Adventist Health Study and the Physicians Health Study, all found that nut consumption is linked to a lower risk for heart disease. Researchers who studied data from the Nurses Health Study estimated that substituting nuts for an equivalent amount of carbohydrate in an average diet resulted in a 30% reduction in heart disease risk. Researchers calculated even more impressive risk reduction--45%--when fat from nuts was substituted for saturated fats (found primarily found in meat and dairy products). \n\nA study published in the October 2004 issue of the British Journal of Nutrition indicates that when foods independently known to lower cholesterol, such as almonds, are combined in a healthy way of eating, the beneficial effects are additive. In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), soy protein, and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.(January 14, 2005) \n\nIn addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, almonds' ability to reduce heart disease risk may also be partly due to the antioxidant action of the vitamin E found in the almonds, as well as to the LDL-lowering effect of almonds' monounsaturated fats. (LDL is the form of cholesterol that has been linked to atherosclerosis and heart disease). When almonds are substituted for more traditional fats in human feeding trials, LDL cholesterol can be reduced from 8 to 12%. \n\nIn addition to healthy fats and vitamin E, a quarter-cup of almonds contains almost 98 mg of magnesium (that's 24.4% of the daily value for this important mineral), plus 258 mg of potassium. \n\nMagnesium is Nature's own calcium channel blocker. When there is enough magnesium around, veins and arteries breathe a sigh of relief and relax, which lessens resistance and improves the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium is not only associated with heart attack but that immediately following a heart attack, lack of sufficient magnesium promotes free radical injury to the heart. Potassium, an important electrolyte involved in nerve transmission and the contraction of all muscles including the heart, is another mineral that is essential for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart function. Almonds promote your cardiovascular health by providing 298 mg of potassium and only 0.4 mg of sodium, making almonds an especially good choice to in protecting against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis."\n\nhttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=20
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Having only a total cholesterol # in your case is just the tip of the iceberg. What you really need is a full fasting (before eating) lipid panel. This will give your health care provider (I hope you have one!) information on the different sub-types of cholesterol. These numbers are used (along with your past medical history) to decide the best way to treat your elevated cholesterol. Diet & exercise are important to all patients, but some also add drug therapy right off.
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Every fruit and vegetable has unique properties that contribute to good health, smoker and non-smoker.\n\nThe golden rule is color: the more colors of fruits and vegetables you have, the better the balance of nutrients you are receiving.\n\nWhile I could give you the breakdown of vitamins and minerals for various vegetables and fruits, know this: there are a variety of undiscovered and recently discovered chemicals that contribute to good human health.\n\nBroccolli has received a lot of attention since the discovery of yet-named chemicals. These chemicals provide protection from carcinogens, and helps heal the damage already done by carnicogens. Since cigarette smoke is jam packed with cancer-causing chemicals, broccolli has been identified as a key food to consume.\n\nSpinach, cauliflower, uncooked carrots, peppers, onions and garlic all contribute to good health and good healing.\n\nThey must be fresh, served without corn/vegetable oils, no salad dressing, no butter. No deep frying or smothering your broccolli with cheese.\n\nAlso, you need whole unprocessed grains. These are key to repairing damage done by smoking. Steel cut oats, whole grain breads (not whole wheat breads), wild rice and basmati rice should be part of a post-smoking recovery diet.\n\nEat several servings of each every day. You will feel better and look better.\n\nCongratulations on successfully quitting smoking. Not an easy thing to do, so I think you will have an easy time enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables that await you.
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Lipids are always fats. There are animal fats and vegetable fats. Within those two groups, there are also "saturated" fats and "unsaturated" fats ... that only means differences in the number of hydrogen atoms that are part of the fat molecule. Lipids have the highest calorie rating of any of the foods for the same size portion. They are an "energy-dense" food. The right kinds of fats are "essential" and MUST be eaten every day! A blanket condemnation of "fat" is seriously wrong. \n\nThere are good, essential, fats. These are not man-made (like trans-fats or hydrogenated fats). The best fats are monosaturated fats like cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, medium chain fatty acids like organic extra-virgin coconut oil (yes, it's a saturated fat ... and in this case, that's OK), the fat from only grass-fed, free-range animals, organic hemp oil, hemp seeds, flax oil, flax seeds, nuts and nut oils.\n\nFat helps us feel "satisfied", and in the end, we may eat fewer calories; it also "slows down" the insulin "hit" that too many carbs can initiate or too high-glycemic carbs can produce (i.e. stay away from sugary foods).\n\nCarbohydrates are necessary for life. If you do not eat them, then expensive protein is broken down to "make" carbs! Your brain needs good carbs for fuel. The best carbs for diabetics are veggies. The less sweet (lower "glycemic" ones) are best, but you can have a few sweet peas or corn or sweet potatoes etc, (which are more concentrated, higher glycemic types) as long as there are not lots (maybe 1/2 cup max) and they are eaten with a little fat or protein. Fruit is healthy, but should always be a second choice to vegetables. Fruits should also be ranked according to sweetness. Tomatoes and avocados are fruits, and these are good choices, as are lemons, limes etc. Apples have chromium in their skin, and that helps diabetics. All sugars are carbs, and processed sugars and honey etc are to be largely avoided. Artificial sweeteners stimulate insulin and there is NO benefit to using them ... in fact, there are many reasons NOT to use them.\n\nThere are combo foods. Milk is one of them. It is both a carb (milk sugars) and protein food. It's fairly balanced.\n\nProtein is best limited to protect kidney health, and about 6 oz. of protein a day will be adequate for most people. Organic, free-range, Omega-3 eggs are a very good protein source, and there is no longer a tight restriction about numbers of eggs to eat per week. Fish from clean waters is another good choice. Cheese, nuts and for some people, soy are other options, as are free-range, grass fed animals.\n\nAmpalaya (bitter melon) found in Asian markets, bilberries and cinnamon, and many other foods have been found to be specifically beneficial for diabetics. If you use these, make sure you are taking more frequent blood sugar readings so you know how responsive your body is to their blood-sugar lowering capabilities. \n\nIt is better to eat 6 smaller meals, fairly evenly spaced through the day onward to a bedtime snack, than to eat just 3 meals a day. I hope this helped. Make sure you are well-hydrated, only use water!\n\nTo learn more about possibly ameliorating or even reversing diabetes, read www.watercure.com   www.phmiracleliving.com  \n\nBest to all ...