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Starting An Exercise Program When You Have Heart Disease

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:06:21 +0000

Exercise plays an important role in lowering your cholesterol. But when you have heart disease, following an exercise program may be difficult to follow. If you are relatively stable, you may not have any problems with beginning a program. But if you have severe heart disease, this could present some problems with exercise. In any case, talk to your healthcare provider before you begin any type of exercise program. This article will provide you with some helpful tips in starting an exercise regimen, and what to look for when you might be overexerting yourself.

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Can Turmeric Lower Cholesterol Levels?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:14:41 +0000

Turmeric is a yellow-colored powder that is often used as a food-coloring agent and as a spice. In fact, some of your favorite Eastern dishes may contain turmeric. Although turmeric is currently most notable for its antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, there has been recent talk about its ability to lower cholesterol, too. Although the studies appear conflicting, there is some evidence that suggests that turmeric may help lower your cholesterol.

Can Yoga Lower Your Cholesterol?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:36:27 +0000

Yoga has been around for centuries and has been used in Eastern medicine to treat a variety of health conditions. Although yoga is mostly used today as a form of low-impact exercise, research studies have discovered that yoga may still have a place in treating a variety of medical conditions. These studies also indicate that yoga may be able to help keep your cholesterol levels in check. This article will give you the skinny on whether or not yoga really works in keeping your cholesterol levels healthy, and how to learn more about this meditative form of exercise.

Don't Forget: National Wear Red Day is February 3rd

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:07:54 +0000

Tomorrow, don't forget to don on your favorite red apparel - it's National Wear Red Day tomorrow! Being diagnosed with heart disease can be a devastating point in anyone's life that requires many lifestyle adjustments. It can also be deadly. Heart disease is now the #1 cause of deaths in women - it even exceeds breast cancer!

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Healthy Tips: Adding Red Grapes to Your Diet

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:52 +0000

Red grapes are a healthy and delicious complement to any cholesterol-lowering diet plan. They are low in calories and fat -- in addition to having high amounts of heart-healthy polyphenols. Eating plain grapes can get a little stale after a while, so how can you add red grapes to your diet getting boring? This article features some creative and clever tips by dietitians on how to add red grapes to your low-fat diet.

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Going Nuts Over Your Heart Health

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:45:28 +0000

Nuts used to get a bad reputation for being "too fattening". However, now we know that that the fats contained in nuts and seeds are actually healthy fats called unsaturated fats -- as well as other healthy nutrients -- that can help keep your heart healthy and your cholesterol levels within a healthy range.

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Can Soy Lower Cholesterol?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:06:36 +0000

Foods containing soy are derived from the soybean plant. Besides offering protein to your diet, soy products may also contain isoflavones, which are estrogen-like components found in many plants. Soy products, such as tofu, soy beverages, soybean burgers, and soy nuts, already have an established reputation of being healthy, since they offer a healthy alternative to animal protein. Soy also has gained a reputation over the years for lowering cholesterol levels, but does it really work?

Buddying Up to Lower Cholesterol Levels

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:40:20 +0000

Are you finding it difficult to stay on top of your cholesterol-lowering diet? Losing the motivation to do your daily jog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might benefit from having a buddy to keep you on track.

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Barley: Can It Lower Cholesterol?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:45:25 +0000

Looking for a whole grain to add to your low-fat meal plans? If so, barley may be a delicious addition to your healthy diet. This whole grain is chock-full of fiber and other nutrients, but can it also help lower your cholesterol? This article will tell you what the studies say regarding barley's ability to help keep your cholesterol in check, as well as some healthy ideas on how to add barley to your cholesterol-lowering diet.

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Ways to Make Your Baked Goods Cholesterol-Friendly

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:17:15 +0000

Everyone loves baked goods every once in a while -- whether you are the recipient of them or are the one doing the cooking. Baking your own foods is one way you can watch your cholesterol levels. By doing this, you know exactly what you are putting into your body because you are preparing the food yourself. Sometimes, however, your favorite recipes might require ingredients that could increase your cholesterol levels -- and your weight. There are many ways you can substitute fatty ingredients for healthier ones. This article will give you a variety of healthy tips that will make your next your baking venture more of a heart-healthy one.

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