Cholesterol: make the hunt ideas

The doctor has said you have too much cholesterol. And you must pay attention to your attitude and your lifestyle. By changing your diet, can reduce up to one third its cholesterol ... provided you make the right choice, and not believe everything you hear! Doctissimo helps you sort through 10 ideas for eating healthy!

 
I do not eat eggs

False: Cholesterol eggs (and other foods) has little effect on blood cholesterol and your doctor will tell you that nothing prevents you from eating 4 eggs a week.

I must eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables per day1

True: All fruits and vegetables, for their fiber, and antioxidants contribute to a balanced diet and participate in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

I eat apples ...

True: Through it contains pectin, apple consumption is accompanied by a significant decrease (5 to 10%) of cholesterol2But if eating at least 3 per day.

I can not eat cheese

False: It is a question of quantity! And do not forget that the cheese is essential to a balanced diet for its high calcium. He must know how to limit to 40 g per day for men and 30 g per day for a woman. Besides there are cheeses in the range of new products whose composition helps reduce excess blood cholesterol through a suitable diet.

The soy protein have lower cholesterol

True: Regular consumption of 25 to 30 grams per day of soy protein (approximately 3 products including a steak soy or 150 g tofu) is associated with a decrease from 10 to 15% LDL cholesterol3.

Oatmeal lower cholesterol are

True: Consuming 60 grams of oatmeal for a month accompanied by a decrease in LDL cholesterol of about 5 to 10%. Soluble fiber from oats are among the most cholesterol. Barley and oats have the same properties4.

I have to remove all fat

False: The solution is to select the most fat. Eat animal fats (butter, cream ...) sparingly, preferring the lighter versions. Promote vegetable oils, for their unsaturated fatty acids. Use a little olive oil (rich in oleic acid) for cooking and canola oil or walnuts (rich in Omega 3), or blended oils for seasoning. And taste of oily fish two to three times per week for their richness in Omega 3 fatty acids.

Simply consume anti-cholesterol food to lower my rate

False: There are foods that help prevent cardiovascular disease with a good Omega 3 - Omega 6. But to be useful, these foods must be consumed through diet type "Mediterranean" which is heavily loaded with whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and fish and poultry.

Seafood me discouraged

False: Shellfish and crustaceans are low in fat! However, the abuse of the cake with mayonnaise or butter with oysters is strongly discouraged!

 

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