Many studies have proven the beneficial effects of this special
fiber on cholesterol levels.
Not exact matches
Then spoon
on this rich and creamy Healthy Cheese Sauce, which is
cholesterol - free and a good source of vitamin A and
fiber.
Do the medium - chain triglycerides in coconut oil, and the
fiber in flaked coconut, counteract the negative effects
on cholesterol and artery function?
I'm not a dietician, but I used the «Recipe Analyzer» feature at http://www.calorieccount.com & here is the nutrition analysis I came up with using this recipe's stated ingredients: Nutrition Facts Serving Size 160 g Amount Per Serving Calories 422 Calories from Fat 312 % Daily Value * Total Fat 34.6 g 53 % Saturated Fat 8.3 g 42 % Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 108 mg 5 % Potassium 310 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrates 28.6 g 10 % Dietary
Fiber 8.7 g 35 % Sugars 17.1 g Protein 5.4 g Vitamin A 0 % • Vitamin C 14 % Calcium 4 % • Iron 14 % Nutrition Grade B - * Based
on a 2000 calorie diet Nutritional Analysis Good points
While more research is needed to fully understand flaxseed's effect
on cholesterol, its high
fiber content and potential link to heart health make it a welcome addition to nearly any daily routine.
Nutritional information, per serving, based
on 5 servings: Calories: 264, Calories from Fat: 21 % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2.3 g, 4 %; Trans Fat: 0.0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg, 0 % Sodium: 356 mg, 15 % Total Carbohydrates: 51.8 g, 17 % Dietary
Fiber: 13.7 g, 55 % Sugars: 12.0 g Protein: 14.2 g Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A 143 %, Vitamin C 114 %, Calcium 12 %, Iron 26 %
They're packed with
fiber and vitamin C, and recent research has focused
on polyphenols found in apples, which may serve as antioxidants, blood sugar regulators, and
cholesterol reducers.
This surprising spin
on salad features lentils; their
fiber can help lower your blood
cholesterol and risk for diabetes.
This surprising spin
on salad features lentils; their
fiber could help lower your blood
cholesterol and risk for diabetes.
Nutritional information Serves 6 This brothy soup provides heart - healthful nutrition
on many levels: kale and garlic are good for the cardiovascular system; wheat berries are high in
fiber; and shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, an amino acid that speeds up processing of
cholesterol in the liver.
I ran the nutrition numbers using a program I have available through my work called Nutritionist Pro and based
on 12 bars made with chicken eggs the numbers are: Calories 164; Carbohydrate 25 g; Fat 5 g;
Cholesterol 31 mg; Sodium 46 mg;
Fiber 3 g; Protein 5.5 g
This recipe checks the box
on heart health because oats contain a soluble
fiber called beta - glucan which may help lower
cholesterol.
Nutrition Information (Serving: whole recipe, not including «vita - cubes» because those will vary greatly depending
on what you use): Calories: 331, Total Fat: 11.1 g, Saturated Fat: 2.3 g,
Cholesterol: 8 mg, Sodium: 161 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 39.1 g, Dietary
Fiber: 7.4 g, Sugars: 28.3 g, Protein: 20.6 g
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 ounce Amount Per Serving Calories 173 Calories from Fat 139 Total Fat 15.5 g Saturated Fat 1.4 g
Cholesterol 0mg0 % Sodium 275 mg Potassium 183 mg Total Carbohydrates 5.7 g Dietary
Fiber 2.4 g Sugars 0.7 g Protein 5.9 g Vitamin A 0 % • Vitamin C 1 % Calcium 2 % • Iron 8 % Nutrition Grade B + * Based
on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving Calories 480; Total Fat 15 g (Sat 5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 5 g);
Cholesterol 85 mg; Sodium 1290 mg; Potassium 1000 mg; Total Carbohydrates 47 g; Dietary
Fiber 9 g; Total Sugars 4 g; Protein 42 g; Vitamin A 998 IU; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 190 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 6 IU; Folate 79 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.11 g % Daily Value *: Vitamin A 20 %; Vitamin C 35 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 20 % * Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
Calories 320; Total Fat 12 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 3.5 g, Mono 4.5 g);
Cholesterol 120 mg; Sodium 810 mg; Potassium 520 mg; Total Carbohydrates 29 g; Dietary
Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars < 1 g; Protein 30 g; Vitamin A 172 IU; Vitamin C 4 mg; Calcium 108 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 61 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g % Daily Value *: Vitamin A 4 %; Vitamin C 8 %; Calcium 10 %; Iron 10 % * Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done
on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary
fiber of coconut can reduce
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum
CholesterolCholesterol)
You can enjoy this recipe knowing you are getting less of what you don't need (
cholesterol free and
on 4 mcg of sodium) and more of what you do need; an excellent source of
fiber and calcium and a good source of potassium and protein.
Psyllium Husk: The
fiber has a positive effect
on heart health and lowers
cholesterol.
We want you to have full nutritional information for any item
on our menu including calories, carbohydrates, fat,
cholesterol, sodium,
fiber and protein.
Analysis based
on 4 servings (includes 4 large slices sourdough whole wheat bread), 4 servings contain: Calories (Kcal) 357.9 % Calories From Fat 57.6 Fat (G) 22.9 Saturated Fat (G) 8.3
Cholesterol (Mg) 358.9 Carbohydrates (G) 16.6 Dietary
Fiber (G) 3.8 Total Sugars (G) 2.9 Net Carbs (G) 12.8 Protein (G) 19.2 Sodium (Mg) 237.0
Nutritional information, per serving: Calories 90 Total Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 45 mg Total Carbohydrate 17g Dietary
Fiber 1g Sugars 14g Protein 3g Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 15 %; Vitamin C 35 %; Calcium 20 %; Iron 2 %; * Percent Daily Values are based
on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Do the medium - chain triglycerides in coconut oil, and the
fiber in flaked coconut, counteract the negative effects
on cholesterol and artery function?
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1/4 cup (60g) Calories 10 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g (0 %) Saturated Fat 0g (0 %)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) Sodium 210 mg (9 %) Total Carbohydrates 1.5 g (1 %)
Fiber 1g Sugars 0g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 15 % Calcium 1 % Iron 4 % * Percent Daily Values based
on a 2,000 calorie diet.
In fact, when the
cholesterol - lowering ability of steamed Brussels sprouts was compared with the
cholesterol - lowering ability of the prescription drug cholestyramine (a medication that is taken for the purpose of lowering
cholesterol), Brussels sprouts bound 27 % as many bile acids (
on a total dietary
fiber basis).
On the other hand, getting enough
fiber may reduce
cholesterol, regulate blood sugar level, promote regular bowel movements, and help you have a stronger immune system.
The results of the study suggest that in order to lower metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors which includes a large waistline and high blood pressure, it's more important to focus
on diets which include nutrient - dense,
fiber - rich, plant - based foods as opposed to place emphasis
on the restriction of foods high in saturated fat or
cholesterol.
Fiber has a great beneficial impact
on blood pressure, blood sugar and
cholesterol levels.
They contain a powerful soluble
fiber called beta - glucan, which has major beneficial effects
on blood sugar and
cholesterol levels.
Of course as Drs Greger and McDougall and registered dietician Jeff Novick always are pointing out food is a package deal... other things come along with the animal and plant protein which
on the animal side are generally bad (saturated fats,
cholesterol, chemicals) and plant side which are generally good (phytochemicals,
fiber, water)... see the video http://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-protein-preferable/.
The «enterocyte trash recovery bins» of which I speak are an analogy I introduced in How
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol, the second of a loose five - part series on the cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts
Cholesterol, the second of a loose five - part series
on the
cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts
cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts and seeds.
The «enterocyte trash recovery bins» of which I speak are an analogy I introduced in How
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol — the second of a loose five - part series on the cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts and seeds (see Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol
Cholesterol — the second of a loose five - part series
on the
cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts and seeds (see Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol
cholesterol - lowering effects of nuts and seeds (see Nuts and Bolts of
CholesterolCholesterol Lowering).
The antiinflammatory effects of
fiber are intriguing, because prior work had focused
on the ability of
fiber to reduce other substances that cause inflammation (eg, the inhibition of hyperglycemia and its effects
on lipids, particularly LDL
cholesterol).
Yes
fiber in general seems to do a good job of lowering
cholesterol, we've looked at some studies
on both psyllium and oatmeal for that in my botanical medicine class.
For more
on nuts, see videos like What Women Should Eat to Live Longer; Fighting Inflammation in a Nut Shell; Plant Protein Preferable; and Diverticulosis & Nuts.In How
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol, I cover part of the mechanism of how nuts do what they do.
But Dr. Agatston, you may not be aware that studies around the world have shown that people
on a high
fiber vegetarian diets can reduce their
cholesterol almost as much as people
on statin drugs.
The Atkins diet is also low
on fibers that help lowering the
cholesterol level in your blood as well as being vital for your intestines.
However, soy protein appears to have several other mechanisms by which it lowers
cholesterol (i.e. isoflavones, endocrine effects,
fiber, saponins, etc.) The specific effects of dietary protein
on plasma
cholesterol concentrations are well documented: animal proteins tend to be hypercholesterolemic as compared to plant proteins.
Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1oz (about 10 chips) Servings per container 2 Calories 110 Calories from fat 0 Total Fat 0g (0 %) Saturated Fat 0g (0 %)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0 %) Sodium 210 mg (9 %) Total Carbohydrates 19g (6 %) Dietary
Fiber 6g (24 %) Sugars 1g Protein 6g Vitamin A 2 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 6 % * Percent Daily Values based
on a 2,000 calorie diet.
For those wondering, here's what I came up with for stats
on the one minute muffin: Servings Per Recipe: 1 Calories: 360.9 Total Fat: 30.3 g
Cholesterol: 200.3 mg Sodium: 322.4 mg Total Carbs: 9.0 g Dietary
Fiber: 7.0 g Protein: 16.3 g
And for more
on fabulous
fiber, see What Women Should Eat to Live Longer and Relieving Yourself of Excess Estrogen (and also covered just the other day in How Fiber Lowers Choleste
fiber, see What Women Should Eat to Live Longer and Relieving Yourself of Excess Estrogen (and also covered just the other day in How
Fiber Lowers Choleste
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol).
For more
on fabulous
fiber, see What Women Should Eat to Live Longer; and Relieving Yourself of Excess Estrogen (also covered in How Fiber Lowers Choleste
fiber, see What Women Should Eat to Live Longer; and Relieving Yourself of Excess Estrogen (also covered in How
Fiber Lowers Choleste
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol).
It also provides an optimal caloric intake based
on your specific healthy weight loss goals, and it breaks down your consumption into the major nutrients including calories, fat, protein, carbs, sugar,
fiber, and
cholesterol.
This recommendation is based
on research showing that people who increased their soluble
fiber intake by 5 to 10 grams a day had about a 5 percent drop in their LDL
cholesterol levels.
Fiber is a non-digestible substance noted for its positive effects
on cholesterol levels and colon health.
Back
on topic; most people only know a few facets of dietary
fiber, mainly that it makes you poop and can lower
cholesterol.
Previous studies in normal subjects have reported no effects of the amount of dietary
fiber on plasma triglyceride concentrations.42 In our study, the decrease in plasma triglyceride and VLDL
cholesterol concentrations during the high -
fiber diet could have been due to the improvement in glycemic control.
In addition, we studied the effects of such an intervention
on the intestinal absorption of
cholesterol and the fecal excretion of sterols in an attempt to uncover the mechanisms by which a high -
fiber diet lowers plasma
cholesterol.
Yesterday's video - of - the - day How
Fiber Lowers Cholesterol attempted to explain the fiber mechanism and the final two will wrap up on a more practical note, discussing optimal phytosterol doses and sou
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol attempted to explain the
fiber mechanism and the final two will wrap up on a more practical note, discussing optimal phytosterol doses and sou
fiber mechanism and the final two will wrap up
on a more practical note, discussing optimal phytosterol doses and sources.
How
Fiber Lowers Cholesterol attempts to explain the fiber mechanism, and the final two videos wrap up on a more practical note, discussing the Optimal Phytosterol Dose as well as the Optimal Phytosterol So
Fiber Lowers
Cholesterol attempts to explain the
fiber mechanism, and the final two videos wrap up on a more practical note, discussing the Optimal Phytosterol Dose as well as the Optimal Phytosterol So
fiber mechanism, and the final two videos wrap up
on a more practical note, discussing the Optimal Phytosterol Dose as well as the Optimal Phytosterol Source.