Regardless of the ups and downs of oats in the market place as a cholesterol improving health food, a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition says that whole grain oats can not
only improve cholesterol numbers, but also insulin sensitivity and gut flora composition.
Not exact matches
Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fat which not
only decreases «bad»
cholesterol levels but also
improves brain activity.
These acids not
only reduce inflammation, such as arthritis pain, but also
improve cognitive function and reduce blood pressure,
cholesterol and even depression.
A new study in Italy suggests that consuming flavonoid - rich dark chocolate instead of flavonoid - free white chocolate could not
only lower blood pressure and
cholesterol — benefits suggested by some prior studies — but also
improve the body's processing of sugar.
I think I found such celebration of life and «in the moment» presence today because exercise not
only increases oxygenation, makes you more aware of your body (you're moving and don't want to fall / get hit by a car), but has a host of health benefits — such as reducing
cholesterol,
improving circulation, and jump - starting detoxification by moving your lymphatic system.
Studies have shown plant - based eating can
improve not
only body weight, blood sugar levels, and ability to control
cholesterol, but also emotional states, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sense of well - being, and daily functioning.
In fact, the
only study I found that looked at DE as a dietary supplement dates from 1998 and examined its role in
improving cholesterol levels.
«Both groups
improved dyslipidemia, with reduced circulating triglycerides, but showed differential responses in total and low - density lipoprotein
cholesterol (decreased in LFHC group
only), and high - density lipoprotein
cholesterol (increased in VHFLC group
only).»
Not
only are they delicious, your body uses
cholesterol from fat to balance hormones, which leads to
improved metabolism, increased energy and a stronger libido.
The ability to lower blood
cholesterol level is not the
only means by which beta - sitosterol
improves cardiovascular health.
Low carb eating has an edge over low - fat diets for
improving good HDL
cholesterol levels over the long term as shown by one of the longest studies done on the subject (but not the
only one) and funded by the National Institutes of Health (published in the journal, Annals of Internal Medicine).
The health claims: Not
only used for weight loss, intermittent fasting is purported to
improve insulin sensitivity, build muscle, slow up the aging process, fight oxidative stress, and keep
cholesterol in check.
Garlic is not
only one of the most popular seasoning herbs around the world, but it also has the ability to
improve the function of the liver, the organ responsible for controlling healthy
cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Dr. Gregor continues, «Studies have shown plant - based eating can
improve not
only body weight, blood sugar levels, and ability to control
cholesterol, but also emotional states, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sense of well - being, and daily functioning.»
Jenkins said the finding shows that not
only can these fats
improve good levels in a short period of time, they don't raise levels of bad
cholesterol.
Last fall, a study showed that it
only takes 10 days of reduced sugar intake to
improve children's blood pressure and
cholesterol.
What is now emerging though is that not
only does fat
improve triglycerides and HDL
cholesterol, but the change in LDL is
only in the ApoA fraction.
Only after beginning to eat beef grown on his ranch did President Johnson's
cholesterol begin to normalize and his heart health
improve.
Low carb, high fat (LCHF) diets not
only decrease blood pressure, but also decrease triglycerides and
improve HDL (good
cholesterol) levels.
Funded by the National Institutes of Health and published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the studyfound that when a group of adults was placed on either a low - carb or a low - fat diet, those on the low - carb diet not
only lost more weight, but also
improved their
cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
It not
only makes your skin look softer and smoother, but can also prevent tooth decay and
improve your «good»
cholesterol level.
The
only risk factor that
improved in women was HDL
cholesterol.