Towards a Low Fat Cholesterol Diet

On December 24, 2009, In General Health, Weight Loss, By Admin

It is an established and incontestable fact that a high fat diet is also likely to be a high cholesterol diet. This is because most fats are high in cholesterol. Note that we are talking about fats – not oils. The distinction is that the term fats, as strictly used, implies products that have an ‘animal origin’ and are commonly referred to as saturated fats whereas oils – commonly referred to as unsaturated fats – refers to products that have a plant or vegetable origin. So the idea is to work towards a low fat low cholesterol diet.

Like all low cholesterol diets, the key to a successful low fat low cholesterol diet lies in a prudent choice of foods. There are some foods that you like – and that you might have to give up, to make your low fat cholesterol diet a success. Similarly, there are some foods that you might not consider delicacies, but that you will need to embrace as part of your low fat low cholesterol diet.

Fatty read meats are for instance one group of foods you will have to give a wide berth as part of your low fat low cholesterol diet. You might not have to become a vegetarian though – although this would be a good step if you can hack it. If you are unwilling to go the vegetarian route, you might consider taking to white meats – like fish and poultry, which are not high in cholesterol. If you decide to go the fishy route as a substitute to red meats, you in addition to lowering your cholesterol levels, stand to avail yourself to the numerous health benefits (both on the body and on the mind) associated with omega 3 fats which are to be found in fish.

As a part of your low fat low cholesterol diet, you will also have to give up on some dairy products. Things like whole milk and diary-based ice cream are some of the things you will have to give up if your low cholesterol fat diet is to be a success. Unknown to many people, whole milk contains high levels of saturated fats, meant by nature to edify the young calf (who is the intended recipient of the milk). You won’t have to give up on all diet products though. All you have to give up on are diet products that are high in fats – like the said whole milk – which you can substitute with skimmed milk. The difference in terms of taste is quite unnoticeable, but in terms of healthiness, the difference is rather significant.

Eggs are still another food you will have to give up as part of your low fat cholesterol diet. If you must take eggs- then at the very least remove the yolk from them – because it is egg yolk which is the biggest culprit in terms of cholesterol. Removing egg yolk might feel like removing the ‘sweetness’ out of the egg – but you have a simple choice between your health and pleasure.

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Enjoyable Low Fat Low Cholesterol Diet

On December 24, 2009, In General Health, Weight Loss, By Admin

The term very term low fat low cholesterol diet brings to many people images and the taste of a bland diet that is clean-shaven of all delicacies and pleasures of food. Yet the truth of the matter is that you can have an enjoyable low fat low cholesterol diet – a diet with which you get to save yourself from the harmful effects a high cholesterol diet, without (at the same time) depriving yourself of the pleasures of eating.

The key to such an enjoyable low fat low cholesterol diet lies in intelligent food substitution. As it turns out, for every unhealthy food you have to give up as a part of your low fat cholesterol diet, there is another close substitute which is just as enjoyable – or perhaps even more enjoyable than the unhealthy food you would have given up.

One thing which many people have a problem giving up – and whose giving up is often a prerequisite to a successful low fat low cholesterol diet is red meat, through stuff like beef, hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages. The truth of the matter is however that a low fat low cholesterol diet does not require that you give up on all meat and turn into a vegetarian. The only requirement is for you to give up on the fatty red meats – and you can keep with the white meats, like fish and poultry – which many people come to find more enjoyable than even the red meats they had to give up. Foods like poultry, especially, can be particularly enjoyable, especially with the aid of a few creative recipes.

High fat diary products are another food group you will be required to avoid to make your low fat low cholesterol diet a success. This doesn’t however mean that you have to give up on all diary foods as part of your low fat cholesterol diet. On the contrary, as long as you opt for low fat varieties of diary products, then you won’t have any problem, and you can continue enjoying your diary products, they key being to opt for low fat varieties. Many people imagine that going for low fat diary product constitutes a major deprivation, but in actual fact, the difference it terms of enjoyment between low fat and high fat diary products is negligible as they taste basically the same. And as with fish and poultry products, with a use of a few imaginative recipes, you can make these low fat varieties of diary products truly enjoyable.

Eggs – and particularly egg yolk – is yet another food you are required to practice moderation on if your low fat low cholesterol diet is to be a success. The encouraging thing here though is that doctors tend to urge moderation, rather than abstinence with regard to egg yolk. And in any case, you can beat the egg, incorporate the egg white into some sort of enjoyable dish and dispose off the egg yolk. This way you get to enjoy an egg-based dish without exposing yourself to the harmful effects of the high cholesterol you stand to get from through the egg yolk.

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Cholesterol Diet Plans

On December 24, 2009, In Health Care, Weight Loss, By Admin

Americans are the worst victims of high cholesterol. The reason being their unhealthy diet, lifestyle and habits. It is very important for an average American to make serious changes in all the three fields mentioned above. Most of the Americans follow an inactive lifestyle. There is not enough exercise to keep the body healthy and fit. Unhealthy eating habits also accelerate the problem further. Most of the health issues which are countries are facing is a mixed effect of unhealthy habits and sedentary lifestyles. It is high time we take notice of this and make radical changes.

Some tips which we need to follow to keep the cholesterol levels low are as follows:

  1. Cut down on red meat. In case you are a compulsory meat eater, then ensure that fat from the meat is completed removed before cooking it. You could substitute ground turkey or some turkey bacon to lend that aroma. Do not eat more than 4 oz portion.
  2. Make sure you eat more of Omega 3 Fatty foods. Fish is very good for the body. Salmon fish can be substituted for red meat.
  3. Refrain from eating polished noodles, rice and potatoes. Include lot of whole-wheat grains or wheat wheat noodles. In case you have a temptation to eat potatoes, then you could eat a small potato about your fist size, some rice (about half a cup).
  4. Include whole wheat bread in each meal. But make sure you do not exceed the quantity. In case the diet menu states that you can eat sandwiches, make sure to top it with very less mayonnaise on the sandwiches. You could spice it up with some ketchup or some mustard ketchup.
  5. Make sure you vacate your dining chair even before your tummy is full. Obese people are susceptible to heart diseases and sugar related problems as compared to slim and active people. People who follow a sedentary lifestyle have greater chances of heart problems.
  6. You need to exercise for about half an hour thrice a week. You could also opt for other exercise regimes like walking, cardio exercises in the gym, aerobics and jogging too. Walking is a complete exercise since it tones up your entire body.
  7. Cut down on sweets and sweetened foods. They do not have any energy value. They can have negative effects on the body like excessive weight, high blood pressure, sugar related problems etc.
  8. Consult your family physician and go in for your cholesterol and blood sugar tests at least once in 6 months.
  9. Some health problems like heart ailments and diabetes are hereditary. In case your family has these problems, there are chances that you could also attract these problems. In case you are well read about these in the beginning, then it would be easier for your to be more strict as far as your diet and exercise are concerned.
  10. Intake of supplements like red yeast rice, Fish oil help in reducing cholesterol levels. CO-Q-10 is a soy supplement. Fish oil supplements are very good for the health since they contain Omega III supplements and they are very effective for the health.

Article By: Sandra from webmaster of weight loss pills.

 
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Nutrition, Weight Loss, Dieting All in One

On October 14, 2008, In Weight Loss, By Admin

I like going places where I can receive many services all at once. I am very much about one stop shopping and being able to get everything done at once.  Loosing weight and getting in shape can be that way also. Finding an Orange County health club that offers nutritional advice along with an exercise program is very important. Granted it is a lot of information to receive all at once, however in the long run the two go hand in hand.

Or you could even try an Orange County weight loss clinic, which are specifically designed for weight loss, but you will still learn about good nutrition too. Eating right and exercising is the best way to lose the desired weight and achieve the look you want. Trying one without the other does not typically work because both need to be in place for the other to work correctly.

Realizing that fitness is a state of mind and a life style change will get you much farther. Choosing an Orange County gym that offers both weight loss programs coupled with good nutrition and dieting techniques will help you accomplish your goals of looking and feeling better. The habits you create will stay with you and you will live a healthier life from then on out.

 
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