DIETARY CHOLESTEROL

What you eat has an impact on your blood cholesterol level. But the cholesterol in the foods you eat doesnt automatically increase the cholesterol level in your blood.

Rather its the amount of saturated fat you consume that has a greater impact on increasing your blood cholesterol level.

Dietary cholesterol is found only in animal originating foods like meat, dairy products, and eggs. Foods considered high in saturated fat and cholesterol, such as milk, butter, meat fat, and chicken, can elevate your blood cholesterol level.

It goes without saying that if you cut back on these foods, you'll lower this level. You might also consider eating foods rich in fiber, since fiber helps cholesterol containing bile acids leave your body as waste.

Here are some suggestions for lowering your cholesterol:

Eat a fiber-rich diet. Foods high in fiber include oatmeal, oat, and rice bran.

Switch to whole grains. Choose whole-grain breads instead of white breads.

Eat soybeans at least three times a week. Soy protein has been proven to be particularly effective in lowering cholesterol. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Instead of juice, opt for a piece of fruit. You get more fiber when you eat fruit with the skin intact.

Eat garlic. Garlic contains compounds proven to lower cholesterol production. Eat foods containing vitamins A and C, such as cantaloupe, broccoli, peanuts, strawberries, sunflower seeds, and sweet green peppers.

When you're having your cholesterol checked at the doctor's office, it is your blood cholesterol level that's being measured. Dietary cholesterol is found in animal-originating foods like meat, dairy products, and eggs.

Blood cholesterol cannot mix with blood for transport throughout the body. Therefore, it must attach itself to transport vehicles known as lipoproteins.

There are three types of lipoproteins: HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein). Your total blood cholesterol level is made up of these three components.



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