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1) Oats / oatmeals / any oat food prepared with other low cholesterol ingredients
2) Garlic
3) Almonds (to increase good cholesterol)
4) Olive oil
5) Cinnamon
My personal favourite recipe (I have high cholesterol):
2 tbl spoon olive oil, put in a pot, let it be there on stove/gas for a minute. put 2 piece of garlic (Not whole garlic, but only 2 pieces of garlic – cut into further small pieces). 1/5th of Jelopino pepper cut into small pieces. After garlic/jelopino pieces becomes red, pour 1.5 glass of water. place 1 cup of oats (1 minute oats widely available in stores). put 3 spoon of lite yogurt, add salt, red pepper powder depending upon your taste. ready in a minute. Sprinkle cinnamon powder if you like.
It might take couple tries, but this is by far the baste testing low cholesterol recipe I got.
If we offered you a miracle remedy that cures “High Cholesterol” would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store.
Try the Natural Cures for High Cholesterol.
Lecithin is the most abundant of the phospholipids. It is a fatty food substance, which serves as a structural material for every cell in the body. It is an essential constituent of the human brain and nervous system. It forms 30% of the dry weight of the brain and 17% of the nervous system.
Lecithin is also an important component of the endocrine glands and the muscles of the heart and kidneys. It makes up 73% of the total liver fat. Nervous, mental or glandular overactivity can consume lecithin faster than its replacement. This may render a person irritable and exhausted. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to add lecithin to the diet, if the bodies own supply decreases as in old age or working under stress.
Rich Sources: Lecithin is derived from the Greek Word, likithos, meaning egg yolk. Egg yolk is a rich source of lecithin, and also a rich source of cholesterol. This combination makes it possible for the lecithin to emulsify the cholesterol. Vegetable oils, whole grain cereals, soyabeans, liver, and milk are other rich sources of lecithin. The cells of the body are also capable of synthesizing it as needed, if several of the B vitamins are present. Since these B vitamins are generally removed when grains are refined, people who eat exclusively white flour products are lacking them.
Benefits: The action of lecithin on the heart is the most important of all its proved benefits. It achieved its popularity initially in this area. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that tends to collect in the walls of the arteries and veins, thus narrowing them. This may eventually lead to a fatal blood clot. Scientific studies have shown that lecithin has the ability to break up cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system. With sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries and veins.
Like cholesterol, lecithin is continuously produced in the liver, passes into the intestine with bile and is absorbed in the blood. It helps in the transportation of fats. It also helps the cells to remove fats and cholesterol from the blood and to utilise them. It increases the production of bile acids made from cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount in the blood. It will thus be seen that cholesterol can cause trouble only if lecithin is lacking in the system.
All atheroscleroses or changes in the arterial walls are characterised by an increased of the blood cholesterol and a decrease in lecithin. It has been shown that experimental heart disease, produced by feeding cholesterol, could be prevented merely by giving a small quantity of lecithin. Atherosclerosis has been produced in various species of animals by increasing the blood cholesterol or decreasing the lecithin.
In normal health, when a diet high in fat is taken, there is tremendous increase in the production of lecithin. This helps in changing the fat in the blood from large particles to smaller and smaller ones. In case of atherosclerosis, however, the lecithin in the blood remains very low regardless of the quantity of fat entering the blood. The result is that, the fat particles remain too large to be able to pass through the arterial walls. A more serious situation can develop if there is lack of lecithin in cells also.
Besides reducing the cholesterol level in the blood, there is mounting scientific evidence to suggest several other benefits from lecithin. It has been suggested that its intake in sufficient amounts can help rebuild those cells and organs which need it. Lecithin helps to maintain their health once they are repaired. It may mean that a deficiency of lecithin in the diet may be one of the causes of ageing and that its use may be beneficial in retarding the ageing process. Edward R. Hewith in his book, The Years Between 75 and 90 says, ” with older people the fats remain high in the blood for from 5-7 hours and in some cases as long as 20 hours, thus giving the fats more time to become located in the tissues. If lecithin is given to older people before a fatty meal, it has been found that the fats in the blood return to normal in a short time, in the same way they do in younger people.”
In some cases, the cosmetic effect of lecithin does as much for the mental outlook of persons as it does for their physical well being. It has been found to eliminate the yellow or yellow-brown plaques on the skin or around the eyes caused by fatty deposits. It is a natural tranquilliser which is beneficial in nervous exhaustion. It can produce great alertness in elderly people. Some studies have indicated that lecithin increases the gamma globulin in the blood. This helps fight infection. It provides an increased immunity against pneumonia. It has also been found to lower blood pressure in some people. In combination with vitamin E, it has proved helpful in lowering the requirements of insulin in diabetics. It has also proved valuable in the treatment of certain skin ailments, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Lecithin has been suggested as a sexual aid. It was used in Germany 30 years ago as a restorative of sexual powers, for glandular exhaustion and nervous and mental disorders. Seminal fluid is rich in lecithin. Because of its loss from the body, its need for men is regarded as especially great. Its use is also considered valuable in minimising pre-menstrual and menopausal tension.
Dr. N.A. Ferri, an eminent physician remarks – “Lecithin has a versatile function in life. It is an extremely important factor in the digestion and oxidation of fats, thus creating more muscle and glandular activity, resulting in greater body exertion and less fat accumulations. Lecithin is essential not only for tissue integrity of the nervous and glandular system in all living cells, but has been regarded as also the most effective generator and regenerator of great physical, mental and glandular activity. Shattered nerves, depleted brainpower, waning activity of vital glands, find in lecithin, especially in the cellular structure of the nervous system and endocrine glands a source of dynamic energy.”
The best way to increase lecithin is to eat the same amount of fat as usual, but reduce animal fat except that from fish. Oil may be used for cooking, seasoning and salad dressing. All hydrogenated fats such as margarines, cooking fats, hydrogenated peanut butter, and processed cheese should be avoided as also foods prepared with them.
oatmeal,
barley,
cereal like cheerios
lentils,
Brussels sprouts,
peas,
garlic
cinnamon
beans (kidney, lima, black, navy, pinto),
apple,
blackberries,
pears,
raisins,
oranges,
grapefruit,
dates,
figs,
prunes,
apricots,
broccoli,
and sweet potato.
Omega-3 fats
fish like wild salmon,
sardines,
anchovies
and mackerel (not king).
omega 3 fortified eggs
walnuts,
soybeans
ground flax.
consider taking fish oil capsules.
olive oil
olives,
canola oil,
avocado,
macadamia nuts,
hazelnuts,
pecans,
almonds,
peanuts,
cashews,
pistachio nuts
and peanut butter.
flax seed
Plant sterols or stanols
fruits,
(bananas),
vegetables,
legumes,
and seeds:
sunflower seeds,
sesame seeds,
and wheat germ.
*Alcohol seems to increase the good HDL cholesterol and to prevent clots.
(Although all alcohol has heart-healthy benefits, red wine also contains antioxidants called flavonoids and resveratrol—an extra boost of nutrition.)
To make the task simpler 4 U and your grandma, here´s a link from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, with a very complete table on what to avoid and what to eat, even divided by food group:
December 20th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
reid
Umm, foods that can help lower her cholesterol = a diet.
More fruits and vegetablies.
December 21st, 2008 at 7:36 am
stephigg
Cheerios
Oatmeal….those are two that are recommended
December 23rd, 2008 at 4:00 pm
billy
1) Oats / oatmeals / any oat food prepared with other low cholesterol ingredients
2) Garlic
3) Almonds (to increase good cholesterol)
4) Olive oil
5) Cinnamon
My personal favourite recipe (I have high cholesterol):
2 tbl spoon olive oil, put in a pot, let it be there on stove/gas for a minute. put 2 piece of garlic (Not whole garlic, but only 2 pieces of garlic – cut into further small pieces). 1/5th of Jelopino pepper cut into small pieces. After garlic/jelopino pieces becomes red, pour 1.5 glass of water. place 1 cup of oats (1 minute oats widely available in stores). put 3 spoon of lite yogurt, add salt, red pepper powder depending upon your taste. ready in a minute. Sprinkle cinnamon powder if you like.
It might take couple tries, but this is by far the baste testing low cholesterol recipe I got.
December 25th, 2008 at 4:53 am
joseph
Cinnamon!
December 25th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
claflem
If we offered you a miracle remedy that cures “High Cholesterol” would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store.
Try the Natural Cures for High Cholesterol.
Lecithin is the most abundant of the phospholipids. It is a fatty food substance, which serves as a structural material for every cell in the body. It is an essential constituent of the human brain and nervous system. It forms 30% of the dry weight of the brain and 17% of the nervous system.
Lecithin is also an important component of the endocrine glands and the muscles of the heart and kidneys. It makes up 73% of the total liver fat. Nervous, mental or glandular overactivity can consume lecithin faster than its replacement. This may render a person irritable and exhausted. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to add lecithin to the diet, if the bodies own supply decreases as in old age or working under stress.
Rich Sources: Lecithin is derived from the Greek Word, likithos, meaning egg yolk. Egg yolk is a rich source of lecithin, and also a rich source of cholesterol. This combination makes it possible for the lecithin to emulsify the cholesterol. Vegetable oils, whole grain cereals, soyabeans, liver, and milk are other rich sources of lecithin. The cells of the body are also capable of synthesizing it as needed, if several of the B vitamins are present. Since these B vitamins are generally removed when grains are refined, people who eat exclusively white flour products are lacking them.
Benefits: The action of lecithin on the heart is the most important of all its proved benefits. It achieved its popularity initially in this area. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that tends to collect in the walls of the arteries and veins, thus narrowing them. This may eventually lead to a fatal blood clot. Scientific studies have shown that lecithin has the ability to break up cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system. With sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries and veins.
Like cholesterol, lecithin is continuously produced in the liver, passes into the intestine with bile and is absorbed in the blood. It helps in the transportation of fats. It also helps the cells to remove fats and cholesterol from the blood and to utilise them. It increases the production of bile acids made from cholesterol, thereby reducing the amount in the blood. It will thus be seen that cholesterol can cause trouble only if lecithin is lacking in the system.
All atheroscleroses or changes in the arterial walls are characterised by an increased of the blood cholesterol and a decrease in lecithin. It has been shown that experimental heart disease, produced by feeding cholesterol, could be prevented merely by giving a small quantity of lecithin. Atherosclerosis has been produced in various species of animals by increasing the blood cholesterol or decreasing the lecithin.
In normal health, when a diet high in fat is taken, there is tremendous increase in the production of lecithin. This helps in changing the fat in the blood from large particles to smaller and smaller ones. In case of atherosclerosis, however, the lecithin in the blood remains very low regardless of the quantity of fat entering the blood. The result is that, the fat particles remain too large to be able to pass through the arterial walls. A more serious situation can develop if there is lack of lecithin in cells also.
Besides reducing the cholesterol level in the blood, there is mounting scientific evidence to suggest several other benefits from lecithin. It has been suggested that its intake in sufficient amounts can help rebuild those cells and organs which need it. Lecithin helps to maintain their health once they are repaired. It may mean that a deficiency of lecithin in the diet may be one of the causes of ageing and that its use may be beneficial in retarding the ageing process. Edward R. Hewith in his book, The Years Between 75 and 90 says, ” with older people the fats remain high in the blood for from 5-7 hours and in some cases as long as 20 hours, thus giving the fats more time to become located in the tissues. If lecithin is given to older people before a fatty meal, it has been found that the fats in the blood return to normal in a short time, in the same way they do in younger people.”
In some cases, the cosmetic effect of lecithin does as much for the mental outlook of persons as it does for their physical well being. It has been found to eliminate the yellow or yellow-brown plaques on the skin or around the eyes caused by fatty deposits. It is a natural tranquilliser which is beneficial in nervous exhaustion. It can produce great alertness in elderly people. Some studies have indicated that lecithin increases the gamma globulin in the blood. This helps fight infection. It provides an increased immunity against pneumonia. It has also been found to lower blood pressure in some people. In combination with vitamin E, it has proved helpful in lowering the requirements of insulin in diabetics. It has also proved valuable in the treatment of certain skin ailments, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Lecithin has been suggested as a sexual aid. It was used in Germany 30 years ago as a restorative of sexual powers, for glandular exhaustion and nervous and mental disorders. Seminal fluid is rich in lecithin. Because of its loss from the body, its need for men is regarded as especially great. Its use is also considered valuable in minimising pre-menstrual and menopausal tension.
Dr. N.A. Ferri, an eminent physician remarks – “Lecithin has a versatile function in life. It is an extremely important factor in the digestion and oxidation of fats, thus creating more muscle and glandular activity, resulting in greater body exertion and less fat accumulations. Lecithin is essential not only for tissue integrity of the nervous and glandular system in all living cells, but has been regarded as also the most effective generator and regenerator of great physical, mental and glandular activity. Shattered nerves, depleted brainpower, waning activity of vital glands, find in lecithin, especially in the cellular structure of the nervous system and endocrine glands a source of dynamic energy.”
The best way to increase lecithin is to eat the same amount of fat as usual, but reduce animal fat except that from fish. Oil may be used for cooking, seasoning and salad dressing. All hydrogenated fats such as margarines, cooking fats, hydrogenated peanut butter, and processed cheese should be avoided as also foods prepared with them.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:33 am
horan
Try Omega III and check out the Heart Health product
from the following website:
December 31st, 2008 at 9:54 am
gale
oatmeal,
barley,
cereal like cheerios
lentils,
Brussels sprouts,
peas,
garlic
cinnamon
beans (kidney, lima, black, navy, pinto),
apple,
blackberries,
pears,
raisins,
oranges,
grapefruit,
dates,
figs,
prunes,
apricots,
broccoli,
and sweet potato.
Omega-3 fats
fish like wild salmon,
sardines,
anchovies
and mackerel (not king).
omega 3 fortified eggs
walnuts,
soybeans
ground flax.
consider taking fish oil capsules.
olive oil
olives,
canola oil,
avocado,
macadamia nuts,
hazelnuts,
pecans,
almonds,
peanuts,
cashews,
pistachio nuts
and peanut butter.
flax seed
Plant sterols or stanols
fruits,
(bananas),
vegetables,
legumes,
and seeds:
sunflower seeds,
sesame seeds,
and wheat germ.
*Alcohol seems to increase the good HDL cholesterol and to prevent clots.
(Although all alcohol has heart-healthy benefits, red wine also contains antioxidants called flavonoids and resveratrol—an extra boost of nutrition.)
December 31st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
bethel
tale a teaspoon of flax seed every day, it lowered my dads 90 points
January 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
clarhanc
Cheerios, oatmeal, fruit (bananas), vegetables, lots of healthy food!!
Hope this helps
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 pm
frame
To make the task simpler 4 U and your grandma, here´s a link from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, with a very complete table on what to avoid and what to eat, even divided by food group:
I wish the best for you and your grandma!
January 5th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
joshin
Muesli would help. Most mueslis are based on oats which reduce your cholesterol level.
Plain oatmeal would be OK as well or perhaps even better.
A vegetarian diet would certainly reduce cholesterol levels as cholesterol comes from meat and other animal products.