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Low Cholesterol Diet - PUFA & MUFA - Carbohydrates: A Good Competitor
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Low Cholesterol Diet - PUFA & MUFA
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Carbohydrates: A Good Competitor |
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Breads, pasta, rice, cereals, dried peas and beans, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of complex carbohydrates (starch and fiber). They are excellent substitutes for foods that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. The type of fiber found in foods such as oat and barley bran, some fruits like apples and oranges, and in some dried beans may even help reduce blood cholesterol levels. Contrary to popular belief, high-carbohydrate foods (like pasta, rice, potatoes) are lower in calories than foods high in fat. In addition, they are good sources of vitamins and minerals. What adds calories to these foods is the addition of butter, rich sauces, whole milk, or cream, which are high in fat, especially saturated fat. It is important not to add these to the high-carbohydrate foods you are substituting for foods high in fat. So if diagnosed if high cholesterol levels its time to wake up and take stock of the situation. Heart ailments might be knocking at the door but you should not let them enter. Choose foods wisely and judiciously. As there should be no compromise with health. |
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Posted by:
Satyajitan(Guest)
Posted on: 08/16/2011 Many articles now say egg yolk is not bad for cholesterol Is it so??
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revolution1
Posted on: 08/07/2010 true thats why its better to avoid chcolates,butter,milk products too since they contain animal fat not needed ...ripe fruits and cereals are d best...all animals products even milk is not good..or honey... |
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