Foods that Help Reduce Cholesterol in Seniors

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Foods that Help Reduce Cholesterol in Seniors
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• While it is true that the body needs a certain
  amount of cholesterol, not everyone understands
  there are two different types. HDL is known as
  good cholesterol and supports many different
  functions. LDL, or bad cholesterol, increases the
  chances of developing many types of health woes.
  For seniors, the trick is to use diet to lower
  the intake of bad cholesterol while consuming
  foods that provide energy and help the body make
  use of good cholesterol. Here are some points to
  keep in mind.

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Think Green

• While a low carbohydrate diet is typically
  recommended for people living with type 2
  diabetes, it is also helpful in lowering the
  intake of bad cholesterol. Going green with the
  food is one of the ways to take in plenty of
  nutrients and still feel full.
• Consider learning more ways to prepare green
  leafy vegetables like kale, collards, and turnip
  greens. Spinach is another excellent choice. Each
  of these is packed with nutrients, do not contain
  a lot of carbohydrates, and can be prepared
  without adding any bad cholesterol to the mix.
  For example, you can chop and grill each of these
  vegetables using a little olive oil. The result
  is much healthier than boiling them with some
  meat as seasoning.

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Fiber Helps Too

• Vegetables with higher amounts of fiber are also
  helpful with lowering bad cholesterol levels and
  keeping those levels within a healthy range.
  Broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini are a few
  excellent examples. The fiber makes it easier for
  the body to pass the excess cholesterol into the
  gastrointestinal tract and expel it in the waste.
  That helps keep it from building up in your
  bloodstream.

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Fresh Fruits Help

• Many fruits are great sources of nutrients and
  fiber. Adding apples, pears, and similar fruits
  to your diet will help you feel satisfied and
  boost your energy levels. That in turn makes it
  easier to exercise and increase your levels of
  good cholesterol.

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Meats are Not Off the Table

• While red meat and poultry are among the top
  sources of cholesterol in diets today, that does
  not mean you can never eat them again. The trick
  is to broil and bake rather than fry the meats.
  If you have chicken, remove the skin before you
  bake it. With hamburger, choose lean cuts with a
  minimum of fat and use a broiling pan to keep the
  drippings away from the cooked meat. Little
  tricks like that lower the fat and reduce your
  intake of bad cholesterol.
• Remember that lowering bad cholesterol while
  making sure your good cholesterol level is within
  a healthy range is good for your mind as well as
  your body. Talk with your doctor and come up with
  a diet plan that works for you. It will not be
  long before you begin to feel more energetic and
  ready to go out and enjoy life.

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