Acorn Squash rings with Green Peas
Brussel Sprouts and Carrot Slices
Brussel Sprouts and Celery
Carrot Slices and Green Lima Beans
Carrots and Celery
Carrots and Green Peas
Cauliflower and Green Peas
Corn and Green Peas
Green Cabbage and Red Cabbage
Okra and Tomatoes
Onions and Peas
Tomatoes and Zucchini
There is a saying that goes. "We are what we eat." This is
so true as the food being consumed may affect the cholesterol levels inside the
person's system. This makes this makes the person prone to high blood pressure
or heart disease through age, which could leave the patient, paralyzed or dead.
The only thing to do before it is too late is to make some changes in
the individual's diet. While many of the good stuff that people love to eat have
high concentrations of LDL better known as bad cholesterol, this can all change
by consuming those that have HDL or good cholesterol. Here are a few examples.
A good way to start a healthy diet is to have a breakfast. Instead of
eating bread, the individual can consume oatmeal instead. Studies have shown
this can lower the cholesterol in the body by more than 20% after just two weeks
of use. This figure can go down some more if this becomes a habit before going
to work.
It is tough to just have oatmeal in the morning. Sometimes, the
individual can have a fruit. An example could be an apple.
Studies have
shown that people who eat at least 2 full apples a day or drink 12 ounces of
apple juice are able to reduce the chances of heart diseases by 50%. This can be
purchased at the supermarket and eaten during anytime of the day such as dessert
after a light meal or as a snack.
During lunch or dinner, the person
must have some vegetables in the meal. Those who order can have fish or poultry
instead of eating red meat. Such dishes are not high in saturated fats, which
are healthier.
Those who love to cook at home can try mixing some
healthy things ingredients in the meal. One example is garlic that has natural
properties that can declog the arteries and again lower the odds of succumbing
to heart disease.
Having a can of pork and beans is also good for the
diet. This is because it contains soluble fibers that can combat the bad
cholesterol in the person's body. There are not that many people who will do
this but those who are able to eat even a half an onion daily will be able to
increase the HDL and lower the LDL.
People are often told that fats are
not good for the diet. This isn't entirely true because this comes in many
forms. There are fats that are healthy such as unsaturated ones and omega 3
fatty acids.
Monosaturated and Polysaturated ones are also effective
since these are usually found in cooking oils. This means food preparation also
plays a big factor in reducing lowering one's cholesterol levels.
The
individual should read the label at the supermarket and read the ingredients to
find out if this is healthy for cooking.
Being a bit overweight or
noticing a lot of bulges in the body is one way of knowing that the person is
potentially at risk for succumbing to disease to high levels of cholesterol in
the system.
If the individual is unable to make a proper dietary plan, a
specialist can help make one so all the person has to do is follow it.
