Kimberly Scardicchio over at Eat Know How posted a great guide yesterday to HDL (High-density lipoprotein, or “good,” cholesterol), LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or “bad,” cholesterol) and how to get the right balance of the two (high HDL and low LDL).
Her tactics:
1) Walk for 30-60 minutes, five times a week.
2) Consume HDL-rich foods such as extra virgin olive oil (or, as Rachel Ray so annoyingly says, “EVOO”), walnuts, fish and fiber.
3) Cleanse your body with water, lemon water and moderate amounts of red wine.
She also makes an interesting point: LDL cholesterol only becomes harmful when it becomes oxidized, via contact with free radicals. We all know how to eradicate those puppies: lots and lots of antioxidants! That means good, old-fashioned fruits and veggies.
So what have we learned? It’s as simple as always: stay active, eat healthy foods, and throw in a little red wine for good measure.
February 10, 2008 at 4:20 pm |
Thank You for the honor of being quoted on your blog, and for posting my site on your Blogroll. I follow your blog on a weekly basis too and I truely appreciate your support!
Kimberly Scardicchio
Author of Eat Know How
August 22, 2008 at 1:31 pm |
The last site i visited didnt have much info about cholesterol then i ended up here I am searching for solutions that it is worth reading . thx