Cholesterol: the role of the diet
Obesity leads to insulin resistance and diabetes, which indirectly promotes atherosclerosis. And obesity, of course, is often the result of an inappropriate diet. |
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Protective food components
Certain components in food can actually lower one's cholesterol. Get the lowdown on fibre, plant sterols and antioxidants here. |
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Eggs – healthy or not?
The "no-cholesterol" craze of the 90s gave eggs a bad name. But are eggs really so unhealthy? Or should this food form part of a balanced diet? |
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Drink to a healthy heart
When researchers first discovered that red wine could protect our hearts, wine lovers rejoiced. Now research is showing that red grape juice could be just as beneficial. |
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Tomatoes can lower your cholesterol
The traditional Mediterranean diet, rich in tomatoes, tomato products and other carotenoids, has been associated with a lower incidence of chronic heart disease. |
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Protect your heart over Christmas
If you have heart disease, you may have started feeling a little apprehensive as you see the holiday season approaching. Relax and don't panic. Here's how to get through it. |
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Top 10 foods to control cholesterol
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? Then you'll be happy to know that certain foods can be a boon to your health. Check the list out. |
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Garlic good for the heart
For decades, the widespread use of antibiotics has led us to ignore the health benefits of garlic. But recently, interest in garlic, and its effects on the heart, has peaked again. |
