Cholesterol Diet
June 4, 2009 by Dr. Nicole Sundene
Filed under Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Kitchen Sink
The good news is there are many lifestyle changes that will lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The combination of a low-saturated-fat, total-fat, and low-cholesterol diet, physical activity, and weight control can have many positive effects on overall health.
In addition to lowering the “bad” LDL cholesterol, they can raise the “good” HDL cholesterol.
The body naturally makes cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol is found in foods that contain animal products (butter, milk, cheese, chicken, beef, eggs, etc.). Plant products do NOT contain cholesterol. There are many good things cholesterol does in the body, including:
Dr. Nicole Sundene, NMD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor at Fountain Hills Naturopathic Medicine 16719 E Palisades Blvd, Suite 205, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.She believes we should utilize natural medicines to treat the root cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms, as symptoms are a message of imbalance sent from the body and will persist until they are properly addressed.
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