Tag Archives: Cholesterol

Cholesterol: Do you have high cholesterol? Eat these six foods to lower your cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in a person’s blood and cells. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the unhealthy kind of cholesterol often referred to as “bad”. Over time, high levels of LDL cholesterol can damage a person’s arteries, contribute to heart disease, and increase their risk having a stroke. As Rob Hobson, head of nutrition… Read More »

High blood pressure, high cholesterol early in life tied to heart problems later

(Reuters Health) – People with high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol before age 40 are more likely to have a heart attack later in life than other adults, a new analysis suggests. FILE PHOTO: A man has his blood pressure checked at the Remote Area Medical Clinic in Wise, Virginia, U.S., July 22, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua… Read More »

Pecan Nut Consumption Improves Cholesterol Levels

Research shows that antioxidants which are naturally found in pecan nuts could contribute to a healthy heart and prevention of disease. Pecan nuts have different kinds of the vitamin E antioxidant called tocopherols, as well as a number of phenolic substances, a lot of them having antioxidant abilities. Pecans are particularly abundant with gamma-tocopherols, a… Read More »

Keeping It Cool With Your Cholesterol Posted By : Marisha Kelly

Lowering Cholesterol Naturally for a Healthy Heart You’ve heard of the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol, but understanding each and knowing the difference can help you become heart-healthy. Where some cholesterol is produced naturally by our bodies, other forms of cholesterol are drawn from our daily diets. Recognized as the good cholesterol, healthy levels… Read More »