What are some realistic healthy Low-cholesterol meals?
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ok, first of all u do not need dairy products, they are bad for your bones if u are no longer a child, exchange those for rice milk, and rice milk ice cream if u must: not soy milk b/c it has more cholesterol than non-fat milk.\neat lots of grains, like brown rice and grain bread with vegetables (preferably raw or slightly boiled/steamed).\nAlso, if u have access to a Japanese or Asian food market get some "Soba noodles" and boil them, they are delicious, and u dont need to drain the water after, u can just make it into a soup with veggies.\nAlso it would be good to get yrself addicted to sushi, preferably sashimi actually (just slices of raw fish).  So maybe u have some sushi-loving friends to help you out to make your own or maybe go out for some! :) I included a link (the 2nd one) of how to make your own sashimi, and note than u should exchange the white rice with brown rice or none at all.\nAlso:\nOmega-3 fish oil tablets to wonders for lowering bad cholesterol\nGarlic extract supplement (liquid)\nCayenne Pepper supplement (pills)\nthese are all perfectly safe and help reduce cholesterol as well as maintainng a healthy heart.\ncheck out the link below for some more cholesterol lowering foods.\nmy father has really bad cholesterol and has had 2 heart attacks in his life, but this new diet has been saving him.
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Cholesterol is produced by your body and is also present in foods of animal origin. While we could not survive without cholesterol, levels that are too high may contribute to heart disease.\n \n \nSteps:\n1.  Keep a food diary. Write down what you eat every day for a week. This is an easy method of evaluating what types of foods you are eating and if they are high in fat and cholesterol.\n \n2.  Reduce your intake of foods high is saturated fat, which will raise your blood cholesterol higher than anything else you eat. Saturated fat is found primarily in foods from animals, such as fatty red meat, poultry skin, whole milk, butter and lard. Plant sources of saturated fat include coconut oil and palm oil.\n \n3.  Cut down on your overall intake of fat. That will reduce your saturated fat intake.\n \n4.  Set a goal of having fat make up 30 percent or less of the total day's calories. No more than 8-10 percent should be from saturated fat.\n \n5.  Replace saturated fat, such as butter and lard, with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil and canola oil.\n \n6.  Choose foods that are naturally low in fat, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. They are also high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.\n \n7.  Reduce or eliminate your intake of fast foods. Many of them tend to be very high in fat, especially those that are fried and breaded.\n \n8.  Eat less dietary cholesterol. Only animal foods contain dietary cholesterol, so reduce or eliminate animal products. Avoid consuming more than 300mg of cholesterol per day.\n \n9.  Experiment with new ways of eating. Check out different ethnic cuisines, such as Thai and other Asian cuisines, in which the traditional diet is low in fat. Order pizza with low fat mozzarella, minus the pepperoni but topped with fresh veggies.\n \n10.  Buy a vegan/vegetarian cookbook and try having at least two or three meatless dinners a week.\n \n11.  Exercise. Find a sport you like, join a gym, do whatever it takes to get your body moving. Exercise can help lower your blood cholesterol; it can also help with weight loss and keep your heart healthy.
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apples or grapes and cheese,\npears and pretzels\nyogurt\nany fresh fruits or instant no sugar fat free pudding with no sugar added cool whip\nI like to take fresh fruit and layer with cool whip and grapenuts
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There are many things you can do for cholesterol.  first off you must know that cholesterol is made in the liver and is natural. But of course if you have too much, it can become a problem.  Appox. 95% of all ingested fats are triglycerides.  Even though our bodies needs cholesterol to make hormones and deal with stress and trauma, the wrong ratio of cholesterol types can pose a problem.  \nHDL, the supposed good cholestorol is actually the transporter(high-density lipoprotein) just as LDL(low density lipoprotein), bad cholesterol, is also a transporter.  LDL brings cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and out to the body putting the circulatory system at risk.  HDL brings fat back to the liver to be processed and excreted or used.  If one has too much LDL over HDL, then it becomes a dangerous ratio for heart disease.  This is in part due to the Standard American Diet(SAD) that has too much saturated fats and not enough unsaturated fats.  And our brains and nerve system as well as our very cell membranes need EFA's, essential fatty acids, from good oils/fats. Therefore, diet is absolutely important.  But so is lifestyle and stress reduction.    \nOne thing you can do is increase your HDL, good cholesterol by including  UNsaturated fats( increase HDL) with Omegas(3/6/9) in your diet.   Esp. Omega-3 fatty acids.  They include avocado/safflower/coconut/fish/flaxseed  and especially most importantly olive oil.  Flax is  one of the best ways to get Omegas and has the highest concentrates of it.  Olive oil is best to use when cooking or with salads.  If you like the taste of flax oil, it's good in salads and over food.   Otherwise seeds ground or in meal is good in salads or porridge.  Cold water fish oil(omega 3/6/9) are good in capsules.  Fresh cold/deepwater fish is good to eat on occasion but one must watch out for the heavy metals in them so capsules are a good way to avoid that.  Make sure you get a brand  that says 'third party inspected' and molecularly distilled.  \nAs far as diet, remember, saturated fats( which increase LDL), animal fats, are literally saturated and do not move as much through your veins.  That is why they cause blockages to your heart/brain.  At room temperature they are solid.  Therefore in your body they can block up your veins if there is more of that than unsaturated, liquid.  You need a lot of unsaturated fats to keep things flowing as well as EFA's(essential fatty acids/Omegas) are good for your brain, mood, cellular and hormone support.  so try and keep your animal fats to a minimum and eat healthy versions:   pure butter, free-range, antibiotic/hormone FREE meats of any kind; free range eggs etc...and increase your vegetables like broccoli, kale and leafy greens, good nuts (look up which are higher in EFA's, ie. walnuts) and whole grains which are good for lowering cholesterol because they provide ruffage to help keep bowels flowing...which taxes the liver less and the liver needs all the help it can get...so if your digestion is good and smooth, then your liver is less stressed  and can perform better, thereby also helping with cholesterol. \nI could go on but check this out further if you need to.   \n\nhope that helps!!
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Take less oily FOOD AND EGGS.HERBAL PRODUCT FOR CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION WILL HELP.ASH  YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY
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Foods rich in saturated fats such as butter, cheese, coconut oil, and cream. Use oils such as olive, corn, safflower, and Soya. Green vegetables, fruits, cereals, skimmed milk, skim milk yoghurt should be the main items of your diet. Eating oat bran, Soya beans and grapefruit in diet reduces high blood cholesterol. Fish and chicken with out skin is not harmful. Chocolates should be avoided.  Having only salad for lunch is not good. It is good to include fresh salad of tomato, cucumber, carrot, radish, and cabbage along with your both meals. In addition cooked vegetables also should be included. Among fruits try to avoid avocado, pear, banana, mango, chickoo, and custard apple. To get the idea of 1800kcal refer my article on sample menu for diabetic diet. Avoid organ meats, prawns, lobsters, whole milk, ghee, butter and egg yolk. Use only 20 ml of vegetable oils like olive or safflower, sunflower oil per day for cooking. \nOnion, garlic, fenugreek seeds are some of the food items which help to reduce the cholesterol level. High fat content foods, organ meats, prawns, oysters, saturated fat etc will increase the cholesterol.
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Low fat, and no spicey foods.
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Eating a high fibre diet reduces the level of bad cholesterol. eat lentils, walnuts(super healthy for the heart), an apple every night, figs,...  omega 3's like fish, nuts, avacado help increase the HDL level. Excercise definitely helps.
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Walking and taking an exercise regime is most important in lowering Cholestrol level. Anxiety/stress reduction is another aspect which should be looked to lower one's cholestrol level. The followings is recommendation on food items:\n\n\nCholesterol Lowering Foods \n \nCholesterol lowering foods - this may sound as an oxymoron! However, studies prove that some foods can assist in the reduction of cholesterol and could be incorporated into your new diet plan.\n\nCholesterol Lowering Margarine\n\nRecently, cholesterol lowering margarines have been introduced to the market. Benecol® is one of the products that has been confirmed to lower cholesterol on an average of 10% if used as recommended. In addition, this margarine does not affect your HDL, or "good" cholesterol. Other products include Take Control® margarine and salad dressings that are made from plant sterols, which are extracted from soybeans. These sterols trick your intestine into thinking they are cholesterol and when it tries to absorb them, it is not able to, therefore blocking cholesterol.\n\nSoy Protein\n\nCholesterol lowering quality of soy protein was evidenced when FDA approved (see FDA talk paper) the health claim for its effects on risk of heart disease. To achieve intended result, you have to consume at least four servings of 6.25 grams of soy protein totaling daily intake to 25 grams per day. Many food manufacturers have since introduced soy beverages and energy bars containing up to 10 to 20 grams of soy protein. People with high cholesterol - levels of 260-300, soy protein has shown to reduce cholesterol by 15-25%.\n\nNuts\n\nNuts such as almonds and walnuts that have high amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, also help lowering cholesterol. Researchers at the Loma Linda University found that a diet containing pecans (click here for Abstract) not only lowered total and LDL--or "bad" cholesterol significantly but also helped to maintain desirable levels of HDL--or "good"--cholesterol. Another study conducted by the same University found that Mediterranean style diet that included walnuts (click here for Abstract) lowered cholesterol.\n\nOats and Barley\n\nIn lowering cholesterol, oats and barley have played a critical role. These foods have a soluble fiber known as Beta Glucan, which is the key, in how they lower the cholesterol. To gain the intended cholesterol lowering effect, you have to consume anywhere between two and four cups of dry oat or barley cereal each day.\n\nFruits and Vegetables\n\nFruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus fruit, berries, carrots, apricots, cabbage, sweet potatoes are high in soluble fiber and pectin both shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. At least five servings a day is recommended to benefit the full effect.\n\nFlaxseed\n\nFlaxseed provides alpha-linolenic acid a poly-unsaturated fat which has been shown to lower cholesterol while providing needed soluble fiber.\n\nOlive Oil\n\nOlive oil is one of the mono-saturated fats and studies have shown that it lowers blood cholesterol. Extra virgin olive oil is suggested to be better than other varieties.\n\nFish\n\nAccording to researchers, fish containing a omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids make the blood more slippery and less likely to clot in addition to lowering blood cholesterol.\n\nCautions:\n\nInstead of frying foods, bake, roast, or grill. Cut back on egg yolks and if you drink 2% milk change to 1% and if possible, skim milk.
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Eat foods that satiate (fill you up with fewer calories).  Good choices are oatmeal, soups and vegetarian chili.  When making a soup you could also add some quick-cooking oatmeal to it..this thickens it up a bit and is very healthy.\n\nAlso, try drinking a glass of ice-cold water 30 minutes Before each meal.
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Rice, sugar, and potatoes should be fine for your husband as long as they are prepared well. \n\nTraditionally, people with high cholesterol are advised to avoid foods with high levels of saturated fat and/or unhealthy cholesterol, such as that from fatty animal meat. Total fat intake should be reduced, as it is clinically proven to lower cholesterol with weight loss. Salt should also be reduced and monitored, as this can trigger higher cholesterol levels. High-fiber foods should also be eaten regularly.\n\nThough contrasting previous beliefs, new research shows that dietary cholesterol, such as those found in nutritious foods such as seafood or eggs, are less effective in cholesterol levels. \n\nBut back to the rice, sugar, and potatoes - these foods are great, and have good amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is what you add with them that will negate your health, such as creams, butters, and other high-fat sauces. \n\nGood luck! :)
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Exercise, Eat Right, and watch your Cholesterol!
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Eat whole grains and avoid fat and when you do have fat make it a good oil like canola oil or olive oil.  Eat more fish but not fried.  Eat skinless chicken.  Use fat free salad dressing.  Eat more dryed beans with whole grain for protein.  Avoid cheese and use low fat alternative if possible.  Avoid chips unless they are baked.  \nMy friend did weight watchers for 3 months and brought her cholesterol down over a hundred points and her ratio was better so if you have a few pounds to loose that would be a great place to learn about healthy eating.  They have books to help you shop and eat out too.\nExercise helps cholesterol especially your ratio.\nOrganic skim milk tastes soooo much better than regular skim.  You should also avoid ground beef and if you do eat it by the kind that is 95% fat free.
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what i do, and is working pretty well, is when im at the store, i try to buy single serving sized items.  like a frozen chinese dinner or something.. then pick the ones that have less than 500 calories, less than 10% of you total fat, and less that 5% of your saturated fat.\n\nexample product:\nTai Pei's General Tso's Spicy Chicken\n1 serving per package (340g)\n\ncalories 210\ntotal fat 3g   (4%)\nsaturated fat .5g   (3%)\ntrans fat  0g   (0%)\n\nCholesterol 30mg   (10%)\nSodium 640mg   (27%)\ncarbs 24g   (8%)\nfiber 6g  (25%)\nsugars  13g\nProtein  21g\n\nvit A 180%\nvit C 130%\ncalcium 10%\nIron 15%\n\nthis package is only meat and veggies... you will want to add rice, which if washed and steamed white rice, which is basicaly 150 calories per 1/4 cup, you can add rice to fill you.  half to a full cup uncooked will do wonders.  drink lots of water with this meal and you have a low calorie, low fat, low sugar, high fiber, high protein meal that is good and filling.  only bad thing is high salt amounts.  which is great if you are exercising.\n\n\nwhew that was a lot to type.  im so not spell checking.
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As mentioned above:  exercise (preferably aerobic enough to get you sweating) and soluble fiber* - oatmeal is one source (probably the best source), but isn't the only source.  \n\nAnother method of reducing cholesterol is to take niacin.  Note that niacin had a side effect called "niacin flush" which is rather unpleasant.  To prevent this, take a timed release version of niacin.\n\n*The more I learn, the more I find out that most health problems are due to either a lack of exercise or inadequate fiber.
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Cheerios for breakfast with skim milk.  It's been proven to lower cholesterol.  Other foods high in dietary fiber can help, as well as eating a lot of vegetables.  If you don't currently exercise, start out by walking more.  Walk for half an hour three days a week.  Studies have shown that losing just 10 pounds can have a significant health benefit.\n\nIf you haven't already been tested, I would get your cholesterol checked so that you can have a baseline to compare to after you get healthy!\n\nGood luck!
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I read somewhere(sorry I can't remember where), that eating a grapefruit a day can reduce your cholesterol by 14%. Omega 3,6,9/flax oil supplements helps as well. Other foods that are great are grapes, tomatoes, oranges, blueberries, carrots, basically anything containing flavanoids. Flavanoids inhibit the production of LDL- "bad" cholesterol.