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Fill your Plate with Foods!

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Simultaneously, there is a universe of food eaten in abundance that can help lower your cholesterol.

Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, beans and oats all have proven cholesterol-fighting benefits. Studies have shown that fiber lowers cholesterol. It also makes you feel full, which can help control weight. Experts recommend eating 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day, depending on your gender and your age. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late oats makers make a “heart-healthy” claim on their products, because the ability of oats to total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol lowering. (more…)

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Tips for Diet, Physical Activity and Cholesterol

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Nutrition and physical activity have a major impact on your cholesterol. Eating healthy diet and regular exercise can help lower your cholesterol or to maintain a normal level. Similarly, lack of exercise and poor diet choices send upwards cholesterol.

Beware Food

Saturated fat is the main culprit for high cholesterol food. Saturated fats are usually found in marbled meat, poultry skin and full fat dairy products. Experts recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10 percent of your daily calories. Reduce your consumption of saturated fats has been proven that lower LDL-cholesterol. (more…)

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Food Obstacles for Seniors

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Barriers for good nutrition, including emotional, physical and lifestyle factors, emerge with aging.

  • Changes in lifestyle. New single seniors may not know how to cook or do not feel like cooking for one. People with a limited budget would have difficulty providing a balanced, healthy diet. See the resources below for suggestions on cooking for one and easy, healthy menu selections.
  • Activity level. Seniors often cut back on activities for the physical and medical reasons. Weight gain may result from the decrease in calories burned.

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Healthy Grains, Beans and Nuts

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Best Cereals, nuts and beans meal, we have the following list:

1. Quinoa
The Power: A half cup of cooked quinoa has 5 grams of protein, more than any other grain, plus iron, riboflavin and magnesium. A half-cup has 318 calories, 5 grams fat and 5 grams fiber. Add to soup for a protein boost. Rinse the first place, or it will taste bitter. (more…)

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