Cristal Munoz is a nutrition consultant and has written numerous articles relating to health and nutrition. For more info, visit: http://www.CristalMunoz.com
The Truth about Cholesterol
Every day, more people discover they have high cholesterol; and this in itself is not surprising as cholesterol is a health problem that affects individuals who are over weight, which is 70% of the current population.
Cholesterol is basically fat which accumulates on the walls of veins, capillaries and arteries causing blockage and poor circulation. This can be very dangerous to the heart and brain which depend on good blood circulation to get oxygen and nutrients. Eventually, cholesterol can block a vein or artery enough to stop the blood flow which can then cause stroke or heart failure.
Many people abstain from eating any type of fat under the misconception that all fats are bad and cause cholesterol. But just as there are good fats (such as Omega oils) and bad fats (such as saturated fat), there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.
In a lot of cases, individuals are found to have high levels of bad cholesterol simply because they don’t eat enough foods which provide them with the good cholesterol they need to fight the bad.
In other words, you may have cholesterol not because you eat too much red meat, but because you’re not eating enough fish, avocadoes and nuts!
To fight cholesterol, it is vital to create a very balanced diet that includes plenty of essential fatty acids and Omega oils that will help your body clean out the bad cholesterol, much like soap (which is often made from lard) cleans grease off your hands.
But in addition to a balanced diet, regular exercise is essential for a healthy body, even if its only 30 minutes each day. In the case of individuals who suffer from cardiovascular problems, it is recommended they exercise in the evenings or at night before bed as this improves the overall circulation through the night. Most heart attacks occur between the hours of 12 AM and 7AM, and nightly exercise is a way of preventing this.
There is a vitamin that is highly recommended for anyone who needs to clear out cholesterol and improve circulation. This vitamin is Niacin and has the amazing effect of dilating even the tiniest capillary veins.
Remember that cholesterol is a health issue caused mainly by bad eating habits. If you change your eating habits you change your health.
For more articles like this one or to contact Cristal, visit:
http://www.CristalMunoz.com
- Related Articles
- Related Q&A
What Are The Benefits Of A Raw Food Diet?
By: Laura Whitelaw | 27/11/2009Raw food diets seem to be all the rage. Advocates are even hosting event seminars where the topic of discussion is how to follow a raw food diet. For many people however, the term "raw food" has them picturing sushi and steak tar tar. That may not be very appealing to you until you find out that this type of diet consists of adding more raw natural foods to your diet such at vegetables and fruit (usually about 75%) to promote greater energy levels and improved health.
How to keep off the holiday pounds
By: alabi ayodeji | 26/11/2009At all times of the year, but during the holidays in particular, May says that exercise should be viewed as a way to unwind or stay healthy, not to earn calories, or serve as penitence for overindulging. Exercise shouldn't be about earning the right to eat, she says.
Diet Myths
By: Samantha | 26/11/2009There is so much misinformation today about nutrition, it can be impossible to know what’s true and what’s not! Here is a few other common diet myths I really want to debunk!
Learn How To Cheat Your Way Thin
By: Dion Padilla | 26/11/2009Cheat Your Way Thin is a powerful fat loss dieting system that will allow you to lose weight while eating whatever you want to. But what is the true nature of this program and does it really work? Well the truth of the matter is no matter the program claims they do not all work for everyone all the time. The problem as well is that not everyone follows a plan step by step and they try and take shortcuts. Your ability to consistently follow a program like Cheat Your Way Thin becomes ...
Nutrition Facts worth Knowing
By: Anifa Williams | 26/11/2009There are hundreds of nutrition facts worth knowing. Here are ten to keep in mind when grocery shopping.
Healthy Snack Ideas
By: Anifa Williams | 26/11/2009Healthy snack ideas are great for children, adults and seniors. By eating and encouraging the consumption of healthy snacks you are also encouraging the development of health eating habits.
Health Imbalance
By: Anifa Williams | 26/11/2009A health imbalance can be the beginning of serious problems. Knowing what imbalances are crucial to monitor and address is a great way of ensuring a stronger and healthier body.
The Ideal Breakfast
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | NutritionLearn what you should be eating for breakfast to stay fit and healthy
Cereal: A Scam of the 21st Century
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | NutritionFind out how cereal is nothing but a rip off and what you can eat for breakfast that replaces it in a healthy way
Eat Food Based on Your Blood Type
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | WellnessThis is an aproximate story of how blood types evolved based on what we eat
The 3 Rules For Ordering at a Restaurant
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | NutritionLearn how to lose weight even if you eat out!
Excercise and the Metabolism
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | WellnessFind out how excercise can help you lose weight!
The benefits of eating an egg
By: cristal munoz | 07/10/2009 | NutritionEggs are one of the oldest foods known to mankind and their high nutritional value and relatively cheap cost have made it into one of the most eaten foods in the world. In the last decade, egg has gotten a bad reputation due to the high amounts of cholesterol in the yolk, and every day more individuals are opting to eat egg whites only or egg substitute products. But is it really bad???
La Comida (Nos Da Placer y Nos Causa Dolor)
By: cristal munoz | 08/08/2009 | HealthAprende sobre las dos formas de comer: emocionalmente y saludablemente
Cholesterol: How to lower it by eating fat
By: cristal munoz | 08/08/2009 | NutritionLearn all about cholesterol in this simple article that explains it all.