A while ago I posted about the benefits of hibiscus tea for lowering blood pressure. Some readers were asking where to buy hibiscus tea to add to their DASH diet plan. It is available at health foods stores, Whole Foods, and other high-end supermarkets. But it is quite expensive for some...
high in fiber, and mainly vegetarian. This, combined with 30 minutes of daily exercise and stress management techniques, improves a person’s metabolism and capacity to burn fat. It is not suprising that it also lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. All three components are important and proven...
The stuff in cayennes, jalapenos, habaneros, and other peppers that give them their heat relaxes the arteries -- and that helps blood flow to the heart and other organs, including the penis. Chilies can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and prevent blood clots. 12/12 Olive ...
Cholesterol act like a slow poison in our body. High Cholesterol means more chance of heart & blood vessel related diseases. Unit of Cholesterol are measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Below 200 mg/dL is the normal level of Cholesterol.Above 200 mg/dL to below 240 mg/dL is a...
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (high blood pressure). The diet is simple: Eat more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods. Cut back on foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fats.
If your doctor told you that your cholesterol is high, they may have told you to eat healthier, but what's healthy? Here are some foods you should avoid to
The good news is that you can begin to lower your risk for heart disease as soon as your next mealtime rolls around. That’s because a heart-healthy diet can reduce your risk factors by improving cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure and helping you lose weight. So, if you want to...
s a type of fiber calledbeta-glucan, which is found in oats and barley, which appears to be particularly beneficial for blood pressure numbers. And it gets even better: Beta glucan also reduces triglyceride absorption and lowers bad cholesterol levels. It's a double whammy of healthy goodness...
Eating a diet rich in legumes such as lentils has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes, per a November 2012 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. ...
Studies have consistently linked nuts to a lower risk of heart disease. The first line of defense against too much blood cholesterol is a diet that is rich in foods that lower cholesterol. A healthy diet should include plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fiber, and be lo...