cholesterol

[Kathy W.]

I've read that a bowl of oatmeal could help prevent a heart attack. Possibly. How about a handful of walnuts, or even your baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine? A few simple changes to your diet-like these- may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level. Oatmeal and oat bran I read have a soluble fiber, which reduces your low density "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley.
Walnuts, almonds and more: Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds seem to have a similar effect, resulting in a marked improvement within just four weeks. Interesting. I thought I would pass this info on to you. Thanks, Kathy W.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

Kathy- my morning regamine is to scarf down a bowl of oatmeal or cheerios- usually w/ blueberries or sliced banana.

[jfain]

Thanks Kathy, I love all the foods you listed and eat them regularly. I think it's as important to pay attention to what not to eat or what to eat in moderation as what is really good for you. Reducing saturated fats as the amount of meat we eat is good for everyone and avoiding trans fats will also help bring your cholesterol down.

[cookie]

Thanks for the information, I have been cutting back on food, I like all the foods you mentioned. I will try to add some walnuts to my diet, thanks again, Cookie

[Kathy W.]

Thank You for trying to stay a little healthy. Kathy W.

[Kathy W.]

Fish: Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids also helps the heart in other ways such as reducing blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil-or omega-3 fatty acids-significantly reduces the risk of sudden death.

Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. However, to maintain the heart-healthy benefits of fish, bake or grill it. If you don't like fish, you can get omega-3 fatty acids from foods like flaxseed or canola oil.

[cookie]

Thanks again I like fish (baked) (tuna & salmon, orange roughy, Tilapia) with margarine & lemon & dill. I usually have fish once a week, now I'll make fish 2-times a week maybe that would be better than once a week. Fish is perfect for summer dishes because it's so light. Cookie