Not exact matches
The vegan black bean burger is an easy and healthy way to satisfy the burger craving and can be
as versatile
as the classic
beef burger without the fat,
cholesterol and guilt.
«Several studies found that coconut oil — which is predominantly saturated fat and widely touted
as healthy — raised LDL
cholesterol the same way
as other saturated fats found in butter,
beef fat and palm oil,» said the American Heart Association advisory, which published in the journal Circulation.
This type of cattle usually produces
beef with less total fat,
cholesterol and calories,
as well
as more vitamin E, beta - carotene, vitamin C and omega - 3 fatty acids.
The paper cites seven clinical trials in which coconut oil was found to raise LDL «bad»
cholesterol just
as much
as butter,
beef fat, and palm oil.
A diet high in saturated fat — found in meats, butter, and dairy — ups your risk of high
cholesterol,
as does consuming a lot of foods high in
cholesterol, such
as beef and full - fat milk products.
As one of my co-workers stated to me regarding the claim made on a recent study that «
Beef Lowers
Cholesterol» (which he left on my desk, and when asked, explained to him how the study was designed and flawed in their conclusions)-- «You weren't actually supposed to read the study.»
My grandfathers both lived to be in their teninies and my mother 99, and
as far back
as I can remember all three of them ate large quantities of
beef (at least 6 times a week) and the word
cholesterol meant nothing to them.
By eating a varied diet, a vegetarian can meet his or her iron needs, while avoiding the excess fat and
cholesterol found in red meats such
as beef or pork.
According to the advisory, coconut oil is 82 percent saturated fat, and studies show it raises LDL «bad»
cholesterol as much
as butter,
beef fat or palm oil.
For another jaw - dropper
as to the gall of corporate interests to use the veneer of science to downplay the risks of their products, check out BOLD Indeed:
Beef Lowers
Cholesterol?
The only claim that can be made against
beef as a cause of heart disease is that some studies have shown
beef consumption to temporarily raise
cholesterol levels in short term feeding experiments.
For example, advanced glycation end products and
cholesterol oxides (both of which promote the development of atherosclerosis) are formed during cooking and processing of foods such
as beef and dairy products.
As an alternative to
beef, buffalo is leaner, lower in
cholesterol, higher in protein and has a higher concentration of iron and essential fatty acids.
Commonly eaten foods such
as fried chicken, cheeseburgers, French fries, onion rings,
beef sandwiches, corned
beef, cheese, sausage, steak and many types of fried foods can increase your
cholesterol to a dangerous level.
Foods that are high in
cholesterol, such
as red meat such
as beef and pork and fatty dairy products can also increase your total
cholesterol levels.