Greater Decrease In LDL Levels Found In Diets Combining Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Than In Low Saturated Fat Diets

A new study, published in the August 24/31 issue of JAMA, has found that a diet combining foods with cholesterol-lowering properties can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) more effectively than a low saturated fat diet…

Diet that combines cholesterol-lowering foods results in greater decrease in LDL than low-saturated fat diet, study finds

Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over six months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels than individuals who received advice on a low-saturated fat diet, according to a new study.

Apples Significantly Lower LDL Cholesterol Levels In Older Women

Older women who consume apples everyday were found to have an average of 23% reduced LDL cholesterol levels within six months and a 4% increase in HDL cholesterol, researchers from The Florida State University explained in the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting in Washington, D.C. The authors explain that apples really are a “miracle fruit”

Two Reasons, One Recipe Campaign Launches To Educate Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And High Cholesterol About Healthy Food Choices

The “Two Reasons, One Recipe” campaign is launching to focus attention on the importance of reducing A1C (blood sugar) and LDL-C (“bad” cholesterol) in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.* In fact, more than 50 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes also have high LDL cholesterol…

Two Reasons, One Recipe Campaign Launches To Educate Adults With Type 2 Diabetes And High Cholesterol About Healthy Food Choices

The “Two Reasons, One Recipe” campaign is launching to focus attention on the importance of reducing A1C (blood sugar) and LDL-C (“bad” cholesterol) in adults with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.* In fact, more than 50 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes also have high LDL cholesterol…

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