Healthy Helpings: Plant the seed for a healthy heart - York Daily Record

Healthy Helpings: Plant the seed for a healthy heart York Daily Record Research is showing that they have the ability to help lower cholesterol, especially the LDL or "bad" cholesterol. While plant sterols have many positive health benefits, most Americans do not get adequate amounts of them in their diet. and more »

Boosting 'good cholesterol' won't keep heart disease at bay after all - OregonLive.com

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Boosting 'good cholesterol' won't keep heart disease at bay after all OregonLive.com Cholesterol is a fat, or lipid, our bodies need. We produce about 75 percent of it, while about 25 percent comes from animal-based foods we eat. Those with too much can find themselves in trouble when cholesterol builds up inside artery walls, ... and more »

Study links calcium pills to heart attacks - CBS News

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Study links calcium pills to heart attacks CBS News Additionally, people with a naturally high calcium intake through foods like milk and cheese tended to have a lower heart attack risk, the study found. "Calcium is an important mineral," Sabine Rohrmann, Ph.D., the senior author of the new study and an ... and more »

Diet can impact cholesterol levels - Bismarck Tribune

Diet can impact cholesterol levels Bismarck Tribune Adding fiber, choosing foods with plant sterols and including plant-based protein in your diet can help you achieve a desirable cholesterol level. Fiber helps lower LDL, the bad cholesterol. Foods high in fiber include those made with whole wheat, ...

NATURAL HEALTH: Cholesterol is misunderstood - Niagara Gazette

NATURAL HEALTH: Cholesterol is misunderstood Niagara Gazette These are just some examples of foods that help decrease inflammation in the body by helping to establish and normalize cholesterol levels. Niacin, or vitamin B-3 has been very effective in reducing overall cholesterol levels. Niacin can lower LDL by ...