Cholesterol Diet

Question: can you give me some ideas for cholesterol diet recipes? i need help please my mom and dad have cholesterol, and they like eating good meals, mom likes fish and sweat things, like chocolate...etc, dad likes more meat (every kind but he actually eats beef) , i want to offer them a meal that they will never forget without feeling that it's a kind of diet. and i want my mom to enjoy cakes and chocolate with us without freaking out. please please help me to find out THE recipes.

Answer: Busy Night Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream INGREDIENTS * 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn * 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained * 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth * 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa * 2 1/2 cups cooked, chopped turkey meat * salt and pepper to taste * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro * 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream * 2 tablespoons guacamole DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine corn, chili beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in cooked turkey. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, until heated through. Stir in cilantro. 2. In a bowl, stir together sour cream and guacamole until smooth. 3. Ladle soup into bowls and top with guacamole mixture.

Question: How important is Watching SODIUM Levels in a Diet with LOW CHOLESTEROL? When buying things/food with LOW CHOLESTEROL I've noticed that sometimes, even though there is ZERO or Low cholesterol the SODIUM level is really high... how important is it to keep Sodium levels LOW for someone with HIGH CHOLESTEROL ?? when told to keep a low cholesterol diet, what other things should i watch for in food labels? THANK YOU :)

Answer: Sodium levels have nothing to do with cholesterol directly. Some individuals are said to be 'salt sensitive'. These individuals may develop hypertension due to excessive salt intake. Hypertension magnifies the risk of elevated cholesterol levels. Therefore it is important to limit salt as well as cholesterol.

Question: How can I go on a cholesterol diet? My cholesterol has gone up recently and I'm trying to lower it. The problem is that I'm already skinny. I want to lower my cholesterol without getting skinnier. What should I do? I also have a very fast metabolism. Would that affect what kind of effect a diet would have on me? I'm a 14-year-old girl, so I'm probably gonna need a specific kind of diet plan for my age and gender.

Answer: Eat foods with soluble fibre, like oatmeat, fruits & veggies. Avoid red meats & butter, with saturated fats, & trans-fats. Get whole-grain bread & pasta, or brown rice for carbs.

Question: Are avocados bad to eat when on a low cholesterol diet? I am following a low cholesterol diet and really love avocadas, but my food list says I can't eat them. Are they really that bad for people with high cholesterol? I don't mind giving up the meat and sugar, but not the avocados.

Answer: Avocados are very low in cholesterol, but high in fat. The good news is that it's "good" mono and polyunsaturated fats. Consult your physician.

Question: Low fat and low cholesterol diet - what to eat and what to do? My doctor has said that I have high cholesterol and of course I know that I need to lose weight. He said that I need to go on a low fat and low cholesterol diet. Problem is I don't know what I should be eating or different things I could/should be doing. Any good recipes? Good food? I don't want bland and/or boring food and I don't eat fish...I really don't have the money to go to a dietician.

Answer: the secret to those diets are lean meat (ie chicken, fish, some beef, turkey, game) fruits and vegetables. and go to foodnetwork.com and they have a whole area on healthy recipes

Question: Is their a "diet" frozen pizza out there for people with high-cholesterol? I have now been on my low-cholesterol diet for 3 weeks now, its not as bad as I thought it would be, I have been trying to find healthy substitutes to some of my favorite meals, and one I am having trouble with is Frozen Pizza. I know I could make my own, but I want something that I can pick up quick for those days that I just don't feel like cooking.

Answer: yes there is, i think it is by lean cuisine or something, small but good for your body. ;)

Question: what exactly is a low cholesterol diet? i recently was told by my doctor to go on a low cholesterol diet. what is that? what has cholesterol and what doesn't? i've googled it but just don't quite understand. also i looked at a can of hot dog chili with meat and the label said it had no cholesterol but i thought that would definitely have it,so is the label not a good indication?

Answer: Typically, I suggest low fat/cholesterol diets for my patients. You'll likely never find a listing on the nutrition guide for "cholesterol" specifically. Just keep in mind that cholesterol ONLY comes from ANIMAL products. Lower cholesterol meats are typically found in Fish and Chicken, whereas higher levels are found in organ meats (liver, brains, etc.,) and those of red meat or processed meats. We actually NEED cholesterol to some degree in our diets, but not a great deal of it. What I tell my patients is: "If it's fried or comes on a bun, don't eat it." Baked, broiled or grilled ONLY, and eat plenty of rich-colored vegetables. When you look at the nutrition guide on food packages, look more toward the "Saturated Fat" part of it and the daily allowance percentage that it contains. There are plenty of web-sites around that will also help to explain this. Bottom line -- avoid fast food, and limit it to 1-2 times a week MAXIMUM (if you really have to). Best of luck!

Question: Fat grams per day on low cholesterol diet? On low-cholesterol diet. How many grams of fat should I eat per day? Can I have any bad fats or do I need to cut them out all together?

Answer: Well, practice indicates that the more your press yourself while been on a specific diet – the more it is difficult to stay on course. Try to be reasonable. Don’t eat butter; don’t eat fried food as French fries. Don’t eat burgers, at least do it once I a while if it is difficult to resist. But COUNTING grams – it is not realistic to do it for long.

Question: Is there a Cholesterol diet that would lower the bad and increase the good? I just don't eat as much as I used to and someone told me that if you don't eat the foods that contain some cholesterol your body automatically creates it. Just trying to figure it out.

Answer: You body will always produce cholesterol unless you just limit yourself to water only, in that case you just would not live very long. If wellness is your goal may I suggest reading the Body Conscious Blog at Type Pad. Com. The common sense approach will help. You will need to go into the "archives" at the site for information on eating and nutrition.

Question: Can i eat a burger once in a while on low cholesterol diet? I'm trying to lower my cholesterol and wondering if I could splurge on a burger and didn't eat much else that day? Or does the saturated fat get stored even when you restrict calories?

Answer: I agree and would advise against it. It takes quite a while to lose the desire for hamburgers, but it is possible. If you do eat it, with the fries, it won't allay your hunger later. So to say, you won't eat anything else later is a rationalization. It won't happen that way. You will be hungry later. If the meat is grilled, it is said to be a carcinogen. What is in the product? From where, in that large mammal, was that dead carcass put together? What percent of a hamburger is fat, and what percent is meat? There are ways that you can mentally help yourself impede your desire for hamburgers. Chew one up, and spit it out on a plate. Look at it closely. Think of the animal. After a while of this type of thinking, a hamburger is the last thing you will wish to eat. Don't get me started on hot dogs! If you restrict calories, you will splurge the next day. So don't starve yourself. Just keep up with the prescribed program of diet improvements and exercise, as well as medications if applicable.

Question: Can I lower cholesterol with DIET and EXERCISE ONLY, NO meds? I am not asking for weight loss tips. I want to know if diet and exercise ALONE --- no meds -- will lower cholesterol. What foods to add to diet, and what to omit.

Answer: Eat as many egg whites as you like - they contain no cholesterol. Buy lean meats such as fish, poultry, veal cutlet, pork tenderloin, or flank steak. Trim as much fat off meat as possible. Broil, barbecue, or roast meat on a rack rather than fry them. This allows some of the fat to escape during cooking. Limit the amount of hamburger you eat, and buy the leanest type available. Replace high-fat prepared meats like sausage and luncheon meats with lower-fat meats like lean turkey or chicken. Remove the skin from chicken or turkey before you cook or eat it. Try to eat fish twice weekly. Fish contains a type of fat called omega-3 fat that may help prevent heart disease. Use margarine instead of butter, choosing a margarine that has a liquid oil rather than a hydrogenated oil listed as the first ingredient. Choose a lower-fat milk. If you use whole milk, switch to 2%. If you use 2%, switch to 1% or skim milk. (All types of milks have the same amount of calcium and other vitamins and minerals.) Use plain non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. Cut down on the amount of regular cheeses you eat. Look for lower-fat cheese that contains less than 3 grams of fat per ounce. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on food to give it a cheesy taste. Parmesan cheese is strong tasting, so a little goes a long way. Check food labels to see what the main type of fat in the food is. Limit foods that list palm oil, coconut oil, or a hydrogenated oil as one of the first type of fats. (Food labels list ingredients in order from greatest to least by weight.) Be suspicious of commercial baked goods such as doughnuts, sweet rolls, brownies, and cookies, which are a major source of saturated fat. Increasing Starches And Fiber Including more starches and fiber in your diet can help you lower your cholesterol level, as well as reduce your risk for obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, and other diseases. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals, and legumes are naturally low in fat, cholesterol-free, and rich in starches and dietary fiber. A certain type of dietary fiber, called soluble fiber, may help lower cholesterol levels by sweeping cholesterol out of the body before it gets into the bloodstream. Foods rich in soluble fiber include oat bran, dried beans and peas, some fruits, and psyllium seeds (the main ingredient in Metamucil, a fiber supplement). Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts and seeds also contain antioxidants, which are substances that help protect body cells from damage. Examples of antioxidants are: Vitamin C (in citrus fruits) Beta-carotene (in carrots) Vitamin E (in vegetable oils) To damage artery walls, cholesterol must first be chemically changed through a process called oxidation. Antioxidants help prevent cholesterol from being chemically changed and help prevent cholesterol from moving out of the blood and into the lining of the blood vessels. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid recommends that you eat the following number of servings of these plant foods daily: 6-11 servings of grains (1 serving equals 1 slice of bread, ½ of a bun, ½ cup of pasta or rice) 3-5 servings of vegetables (1 serving equals 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables or ½ cup cooked vegetables) 2-3 servings of fruits (1 serving equals 1 medium apple, peach or orange; ½ cup of berries; or 3/4 cup juice) Keep a food diary showing the number of servings of fruits, vegetables, and grains you get daily. If the number is low, gradually try to increase servings of the groups lacking by adding fruits, vegetables, or whole grains as side dishes or snacks. Buy breads and cereals that list a whole grain as the first ingredient - they contain more fiber and vitamins and minerals. Whenever possible, choose raw fruits and vegetables rather than processed ones. Steam vegetables until crisp-tender, rather than boiling them until soft. Whenever possible, leave skin on fruits and vegetables. Add lemon juice, butter flavoring, or other seasoning to vegetables rather than fat. Try including several meatless meals weekly. Start with breakfasts, then gradually add two or three lunches or dinners weekly. If you weigh more than you should, losing weight is an important step toward lowering your cholesterol levels. To lose weight, you will need to cut calories and boost your activity level. Fortunately, when you lower your fat and cholesterol intake and eat more starches and fiber, you automatically lower your calorie level. Cutting your calories involves changing both the type of food you eat and the way you eat. Since fat is a very concentrated source of calories, eating more of the low-fat foods that help you lower your cholesterol levels (such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) will also help you cut your calories. If you tend to eat even when you are not really hungry, you may also need to change the way you eat. To help you cut calories: Eat three main meals, including break

Question: Is there any correlation between eating a high fat or cholesterol diet and hypertension? I know high sodium can make it go up in some people, but I was just wondering about the high fat or cholesterol stuff you eat.

Answer: Definitely. Bad cholesterol creates plaque in your arteries and causes your blood pressure to raise and also leads to heart attacks.

Question: Why would a bf push me to eat fattening foods after doc put me on high cholesterol diet? He would push me,saying 'you're not fat' and 'just a little won't hurt', after the heart doctor put me on a diet for high cholesterol. Shouldn't he have been supportive? He's gone now anyways because I think he's a nut case.

Answer: Sounds like he wanted to hurt you, it's good that he's gone.

Question: What foods are on a low cholesterol diet? It seems as if there are more high than low and nothing on the low list looks very appealing.

Answer: Low cholesterol foods are whole grains, fruits and veggies, soy protein, poultry opposed to beef, lower fat dairy products etc. Cholesterol is found in animals so anything not made with animals or animal products should not have cholesterol!

Question: What diet changes should I make to increase "good cholesterol"? A recent blood test revealed that I have low "good cholesterol". What diet change can I make to increase it back to acceptable levels? What types of foods affect this specific figure, either positive or negative? Thanks in advance for all your help!

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Question: How can you lower cholesterol numbers when a low fat, low cholesterol diet and aerobic exercise don't work? I would like answers that don't include prescription drugs.

Answer: Ive had some success with garlic tablets:) garlique is good, I found it at Walmart. Im assuming you know this, but also be sure to avoid transfats, so try not to eat anything that has hydrogenated oils in it.