Which red wine is the best option for reducing cholesterol?
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There are SOO many different kinds of reds. I'll list the simplest kinds for you, lightest to most full-bodied....\n\nPinot Noir\nShiraz\nMediterranean Reds (typically table reds)\nRed Zinfandel\nMerlot\nCabernet\n\nKeep in mind that there are far far far more than I have listed, but this will give you a general idea. As far as reducing your cholesterol, although it is true red wine contains an antioxidant that prevents the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, there are risks connected with excessive alcohol intake. Higher intakes of vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil may achieve the same heart healthy benefit without the risk. Besides, alcohol actually increases the risk of other potential killers including cancer.\n\nDryness of a wine (tannines) deals only with taste. The longer the skins of the grape are left in the fermenter or the aging barrel, the drier the wine. Just find what tastes good to you.
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REDUCE CHOLESTROL AND THE CONSUMPTION OF SOLID FATS \n\nThe consumption of solid fats and the fatty substance known as cholestrol has great share in atherosclerosis and related diseases. Fats which do not dissolve at room temperature should be considered as solid fats. In medical language, these fats are called saturated fats. Butter is a good example for saturated fats.\n\nThe meat of lamb, sheep and veal have solid fats in their content. The skin and dark meat of poultry are rich in solid fat, as well. The level of fat in milk and dairy products varies.\n\nFood like egg yolk and sweetbread are high in cholestrol, and therefore increase the level of cholestrol in the blood. This is a significant factor which increases the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack.\n\nOn the other hand, fats which are in liquefied form at room temperature like sun-flower, corn and poppy oil are known as “unsaturated fats”. Unsaturated fats reduce the level of cholestrol in the blood. Olive oil is a kind of unsaturated fat.\n\nConsuming unsaturated fats (oils) instead of solid fats and staying away from foods that are known to have cholestrol content shall constantly reduce cholestrol in the blood. The following can be advised for low cholestrol:\n\nEat mainly non-fatty portions of chicken and fish that is known to have unsaturated fat. Prefer non-fatty beef or veal instead of the meat of lamb or sheep. \nIncluding stewed dishs, cook your meal with oil. Your daily oil consumption should consist half-and-half of olive oil and unsaturated fats like sunflower or corn oil. Shortenings such as margarine are just like butter and they remain solid at room temperature. \nPrefer skim milk and dairy products made of skim milk. Curd, hard and skimmed white cheese are sorts of cheese that have the least content of fat. Cheddar and cream cheese have a rich content of solid fat and cholestrol. Thick cream is a foodstuff which is most rich in cholestrol and solid fat. Chocolate is also rich in cholestrol. Therefore, keep away from both. \nIt is essential that the foodstuff is cholestrol-free. Yet, even it is cholestrol-free, food which contains solid fat increases the risk of heart disease. \nUnless your physician advises otherwise, only two or three egg yolks are well enough for the whole week. Statistics indicate that obesity significantly reduces life expectancy. Consult your physician to reach out your normal weight if you suffer from overweight. Raise your children in their regular weight, too, if they put on unnecessary weight. Don’t forget that obese children will eventually become obese adults, and a healthy diet can easily be acquired by habits accustomed to in childhood. \nInstead of tolerating strict regulations in a diet, consult your physician to apply a well balanced and regular diet. Patients who suffered heart attack or people who are in a high risk group for heart attack might require a diet which is more strict than the one mentioned above.
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http://www.loweringcholesterol.net/show/lower-ldl-cholesterol
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Eat more food that contain antioxidants that will destroy the free-radicals. Eat a healthy diet that reduces foods that produce cholesterol
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Exercise to reduce your LDL level and increase your HDL level \nDrinking a small amount of alcohol may raise your HDL level and lower your LDL level, but more than two drinks could have the opposite effect \nMaintain an appropriate weight \nStop smoking \nless stress\nsome says garlic but not sure
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I understand why someone might say this but hopefully no doctor recommends this.  HDL is considered good cholesterol and consumption of 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 ml - 1 glass wine = 1 beer = 1 ounce 100 proof) of alcohol daily seems to elevate HDL.  It seems to be more true with certain red wines than all alcohol and it is highly variable from person to person and as people do not stop after 1 it is not good advice.  Indeed - I no longer check HDL instead checking sub types as only HDL2 is helpful.  Russo recommends Ruffino Chianti Classico.
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Yes red wine is the best, one glass a day be for you go to bed is the best time.
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Avoid saturated fats, that's more important than avoiding cholesterol. Also diet and exercise. Replace butter with a heart healthy margarine and increase fiber intake.
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Take antioxidant tablets and drink a glass of red wine a day.\n\nhttp://www.bio.com/newsfeatures/newsfeatures_research.jhtml?cid=1800004\nhttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/
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The best oil is Canola oil.  It has the high monounsaturated fat (lowers LDL and raises HDL) and good amount of polyunsaturated fat (lowers LDL and keeps HDL the smame) plus it works well for cooking.  The oil with the highest monounsaturated fat is safflower oil, but it has a very strong taste and does not work well for cooking.  Olive oil is ok, but it has a lot of monounsaturated fat and less poluunsaturated fat than does canola and it also has twice the saturated fat that canola has (raises LDL and lowers HDL). So go with canola.   \nAlso read this article from harvard nutrition school: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html
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Wine is considered by most to be dangerous to your health.  It does have some soothing aspects for the stomach.  However, in the US, too much and driving is becomes legal issues.  So better to avoid wine, which can lead to alcholism and harsher liquors.  Stick with natural juices, water and tea!
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Well if your going to be drinking, drink in moderation. And wine is very good for red blood cells. Jesus gave us all free will to be able to choose what we think is good for us. Yes... at time we do make bad decisions, but take them as lessons in life. Its not about Jesus  "allowing" us to do anything.... its pretty much free will.
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I just went thru diabetes classes and they covered this. The amounts recommended for red wine is:\n\nMen--two 4 oounce glasses daily\nWomen--one 5 ounce glass daily\n\nRed wine will raise HDL cholesterol (the good choldesterol). BUT, if you have high triglycerides (200 or more), then you should NOT have red wine, or any alcohol. It will be more damaging at that point than helpful.
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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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Depends on how much you drink, and your other medical conditions, medications, etc.  Red wine is good for the heart and cardiovascular system, but too much or interaction with medication can cause many problems.
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Not really.  There are medications you can take for reducing your cholesterol.  Also watching the type of food you eat and getting more exercise can reduce high cholesterol levels.  There are plenty of web sites that will give you advice.\n\nHere is just one of them....\n\nhttp://heart.healthcentersonline.com/cholesterol/?WT.srch=1\n\nIf you do a Google search you will find plenty more.
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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.