One avocado a day helps lower ‘bad’ cholesterol for heart healthy benefits

New research suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep ‘bad cholesterol’ at bay.

Barley lowers not one but two types of ‘bad cholesterol’, review suggests

Eating barley or foods containing barley significantly reduced levels of two types of “bad cholesterol” associated with cardiovascular risk, a St. Michael’s Hospital research paper has found.

New study reveals fresh avocado-substituted diet significantly changes lipid profile

Meta-analysis findings show reductions in bad cholesterol when avocado swapped for solid fat.Can a single ingredient swap make an impact on health?

Weight gain study suggests polyunsaturated oil healthier option

Rapid weight gain from eating foods rich in saturated fats quickly increased bad cholesterol levels, even in otherwise healthy and normal-weight adults in their mid-20s. The opposite was true in those who ate products made with polyunsaturated fats, even though they gained equal weight in the same amount of time.

Low fat diet is key to a slimmer figure, study suggests

Exchanging fatty foods for lower fat alternatives will help people shift around three-and-a-half pounds — without any other form of dieting.