Wednesday, August 20, 2014

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
1.    High-density lipoprotein, or HDL: is good cholesterol that is responsible for keeping your arteries clear of harmful plaque which builds up and creates blockages.

  1. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL: LDL cholesterol is responsible for plaque buildup; which narrows and reduces the flexibility of your arteries. This narrowing of the arteries to the heart or brain may lead to clots; which could result in a heart attack or stroke. 
        

LDL Cholesterol levels increases when an accumulated amount of fried foods and high fat is consumed as in egg yolks, fatty red meats, bacon, skin and dark meat of poultry, seafood as in lobster, shrimp, oysters etc., cheeses, creams, butter just to mention a few. Another contributing factor to increasing your LDL is lack of exercises.
HDL Cholesterol increases with a consistent intake of foods such as beans, whole grains, red wine, fresh fruits and vegetables just to mention a few.  

If a high (High-Density Lipoprotein) LDL is a health challenge for you here are a few recommendations that will support your path to healthier cholesterol levels:
(a)  Eliminate refined processed grains and sugars in your diet especially high fructose syrups.
(b)  Increase raw and living foods, fermented raw foods consumption into your daily meals.
(c)  DO NOT USE HEATED VEGETABLE OILS, ESPECIALLY CANOLA AND CORN OILS.
(d)  ADD OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS TO YOUR MEALS: as in Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Cauliflower, Winter squash and Brussels sprouts to name just a few.
(e)  Increase foods that are high in EPA and DHA such as sea vegetables and fermented raw/living foods such as raw kraut, kimchi, rejuvelac, Miso and Kombucha. Fermented foods will increase your enzymes intake which will promote a healthier digestive system daily; fermented foods will also boost your immune system and add beneficial bacteria.
(f)   Use extra virgin olive oil (do not heat), use raw organic coconut oil (which should be used when cooking or baking foods)
(g)  Pay attention to your oral hygiene as poor oral hygiene could be an indicator of increased risk of heart problems. 
(h)  Increase sun light intake, through walking, gardening, exercising, swimming in the sun. in taking sun light will increase vitamin D intake.
(i)    Eat foods high in vitamin E to increase your antioxidant levels such as Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Spinach, Kale, Swiss chard, Tomatoes, Mango, Kiwi, Avocado and Broccoli.
(j)    Avoid excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages and smoking.
(k)  Daily exercising will support healthy cholesterol levels while strengthening your heart and muscles. 
My recommendation is that you begin shifting your diet by including the recommended foods and wellness protocols. You will certainly begin to reap the rewards in a very short space of time. Try it today and begin reaping the rewards through a continuous increase of HDL cholesterol foods and eliminating LDL cholesterol foods to support your healing and to experience increased wellness. 

Jazz Fenton 
Holistic Health Practitioner
Raw Food Chef

JAZZ UP YOUR LIFE NOW 
http://www.jazzupyourlifenow.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/JazzUpYourLifeNow

FESTIVE PALATE COOKERY SCHOOL
http://festivepalate.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/festive.palate


No comments:

Post a Comment