Description
Book SynopsisA quick and accessible reference for anyone concerned about their cholesterol balance.
Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. It is essential for good health and is found in every cell in the body. However, a high cholesterol level in the blood (hypercholesterolaemia) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Seven out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol.
Cut Your Cholesterol demystifies the subject quickly, clearly and concisely. Packed with accessible information about cholesterol and advice to help you identify if you have raised cholesterol levels, the book includes a clinically proven three-month programme to help you wash cholesterol out of your system and improve your cholesterol balance.
Table of ContentsWhat is cholesterol? Types of cholesterol. What raises cholesterol levels? Rick factors for raised cholesterol. Testing. Medical treatment. The drawbacks of statin treatment. Lowering cholesterol by diet. Curbing pre-formed cholesterol. Minding your omega-6s and omega-3s. Majoring on monounsaturated fats. Getting your five-a-day. Flushing with fibre. Losing weight. Exercising control. Living healthily. Super supplements. Lower your cholesterol in 12 weeks: Week 1 Eat more fruit and veg; Week 2 Eat more oily fish; Week 3 Eat less salt; Week 4 Eat less trans fat; Week 5 Eat less saturated fat and cholesterol; Week 6 Eat more vegetarian meals; Week 7 Eat more whole grains; Week 8 Eat more nuts and seeds; Week 9 Eat more plant sterols/stanols; Week 10 Eat fewer omega-6s; Week 11 Eat more high-ORAC fruit and veg; Week 12 Relax! Charts: Cholesterol charts; Reward charts; Health charts. Resources: Glossary; Useful websites. Index.
