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Niacin: The Super Cholesterol-Lowering Nutrient
If you are fighting high cholesterol, I recommend bringing the nutrient niacin to the fight. Also known as Vitamin B3, niacin can both lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and lift “good” HDL cholesterol. It can also deliver a blow to LDL cholesterol’s buddies triglycerides, lipoprotein(a) and fibrinogen…
The Skinny on Healthy Cooking Oils
…to use it. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some oils, for example, are best for dressing your salads while others are better for cooking at high temperatures. As a general rule, here are the types of oils best suited for different uses: * For salad dressing, choose olive or flaxseed oil. Studies…
The Whey to Good Health
…blood platelets and the risk of thrombosis, which can trigger both heart attack and stroke. The consumption of whey protein also helps reduce high levels of LDL cholesterol, increase the beneficial HDL form, and reduce triglycerides. * Osteoporosis: In addition to minerals necessary for bone growth, whey…
Dried Apples Lower Cholesterol
While dried fruit usually is frowned upon by nutritionists because it tends to be high in sugar, here's a good reason to eat it anyway! Dried apples, in particular, can actually have a very positive effect on overall cholesterol levels. In one study, 80 women consumed 75 grams (2.64 ounces) of dried…
Go Crazy for Coconuts
…various fatty acids. Yes, coconuts and coconut oil are high in fat. But research has shown that saturated fats in tropical oils such as coconut do not cause heart problems and may actually be beneficial to your heart. Coconut oil reduces LDL cholesterol, raises HDL (the beneficial form of cholesterol…
