size of HDL, LDL matters, large lipoproteins and role of LDL – bad cholesterol or HDL – good cholesterol

small size LDL has bad health effect compared to large size LDL. small LDL seems to trigger the process of atherosclerosis more compared to large LDL. HDL also comes in various sizes and large HDL seems to do a very good job of hauling the cholesterol back to the liver. HDL also has very good [...]

naturally healthy way to lower your high blood pressure by lowering sodium intake

natural cure for lowering blood pressure requires lowering sodium. Reduce canned foods. eat less of those fries and potato chips. Instead of eating frozen foods , eat more fresh vegetables. Instead of drinking fruit juice start eating your fruits. fruits juices do not add fiber, you need good fiber in your diet and hence raw [...]

soluble fiber and high cholesterol

cholesterol is a fatty substance used to produce cell membranes. It is used in manufacture of bile acids and estrogen. Cholesterol is measures as total cholesterol , LDL or bad cholesterol, HDL or good cholesterol. HDL helps lowering of total cholesterol levels by carrying cholesterol away from arteries to liver. a healthy cholesterol level is [...]

Oats to lower cholesterol naturally

A whole oats diet high in soluble fiber and low in saturated fat may lower the risk of heart disease by reducing cholesterol. Cholesterol control is important component for any weight loss diet. Although both oats and wheat contain fiber, wheat has more insoluble fiber compared to oats. Insoluble fiber helps prevent constipation, while soluble [...]