Submitted by YHR on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 16:00
Harvard Medical School has recommended 11 foods that can help lower cholesterol in a multi-pronged approach.
The list contains a variety of foods that are all capable of lowering cholesterol but in different ways. Many of these foods were also highlighted in Dr. Cherry’s May 20 KCEO radio program (read the Program Summary or listen to the audio ).
The foods belong to three categories:
• Those that deliver soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation;
• Polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL, and;
• Those containing plant sterols and stenols that block cholesterol absorption.
The 11 cholesterol-fighting foods recommended by Harvard are:
1. Oats
2. Barley and other whole grains
3. Beans
4. Eggplant and Okra
5. Nuts
6. Vegetable oils
7. Apples, grapes, strawberries, and citrus fruits
8. Foods fortified with sterols and stanols
9. Soy
10. Fatty fish
11. Fiber supplements
Specific recommendations by the Harvard Medical School include:
• Turning to oat-based cereals to boost consumption of oats to the recommended level of 20 to 35 grams a day. The average American only gets about half that amount. Fiber supplements, beans, whole grains, oats, eggplant and okra are other soluble fiber alternatives on the list.
• Eating 2 ounces of nuts a day can reduce LDL by about 5 percent
• By eating 25 grams of soy protein (10 ounces of tofu and 2.5 cups of soy milk) per day, you can lower LDL by 5 % as well.
• Adding two grams of plant stenols or sterols per day can lower LDL by about 10 percent.
When comes to deciding on which foods to choose from, Harvard Medical School – as does Dr. Cherry, in his discussion of the Portfolio Diet – advises people to take a broad approach. Just as investors should have a wide portfolio to cut risks, people should eat from a wide portfolio of cholesterol fighting foods to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Thanks.. do you have anything for excessive pulse/heart rate 96-114(all jittery) But bp is normal.. I am a diabetic(but that is controlled also..).. female 50-59yrs...just started happening this week....thanks
Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver and other organ meats, anchovies, mackerel, shellfish, asparagus, mushrooms, dried beans and peas, alcohol, and sugar- or fructose- sweetened drinks.
Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine. If your body produces too much uric acid or doesn't remove enough if it, you can get sick. High levels of uric acid in the body is called hyperuricemia, and may trigger inflammation, a strong immune response, and most commonly, gout.
Lifestyle steps to take include:
• Avoid the foods and drinks mentioned above, and reduce or eliminate fried foods and meat
• Drink plenty of water, which helps flush uric acid out of the body
• Lose excess body weight
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Eat cherries or drink cherry juice
Nutrients that may be helpful include:
• Vitamin C – Studies have shown that those taking vitamin C supplements significantly reduced their uric acid levels
• Burdock Root – Helps the body flush out excess toxins, including uric acid
• Quercetin - May help suppress the production or uric acid.
• Devils’s claw – May help reduce elevated uric acid in the blood and in joints
• Cat’s Claw - Reduces inflammation and aid in removing toxin from the body.
• Omega-3 fatty acids/marine oils - Help reduce the inflammation and tissue damage uric acid can cause
• To help reduce joint inflammation and swelling as well as reduce the uric acid build-up in the body, you may want to try Joint Support, which includes vitamin C and sour cherry fruit
• To alleviate the pain and reduce the inflammation experienced during gout flare-ups (if that is an issue for you), try Duramet, which also includes cat’s claw.
Before beginning or changing a supplement program, be sure to consult your health care professional.
tell us something about euric acid, what harm it does and what I can do and what can I take that is natural.please answer.
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