What Studies Reveal about Cholesterol and Guava
Researchers in India studied the effects of 120 men who consumed from 5-9 guavas daily for three months. Total cholesterol dropped nearly 10%! Healthy HDLs increased 8%!
Guava leaf tea has grabbed the attention of researchers. According to an article in "Nutrition & Metabolism", guava leaf tea lowered total cholesterol, LDLs and triglycerides in participants, after only eight weeks. Their HDLs or good cholesterol levels remained unchanged.
Contraindications: Guava is safe to eat. Lacking in information about its medicinal safety.
Ready – Set – Juice
Guava-licious Juice
You'll Need:
1 cup Guava, fresh, chopped
1 Lemon
½ " ginger
2 Tbsp honey
½ cup cold water
Directions: Prepare ingredients. You might wish to peel the guava since it is a tropical fruit and pesticides may have been used. Put water in juicer first and then add other ingredients. Makes 1 serving.
Ultimate Guava Smoothie
You'll Need:
3 Guavas
1 banana, peeled
½ cup Almond Milk
2 Tbsp Honey
Directions: Prepare ingredients. Cut guavas and banana into chunks. Blend ...
LDL or bad cholesterol comes from food that is a high source of cholesterol and/or saturated fats. Plaque forms when bad or LDL cholesterol builds up in your bloodstream and attaches to the arterial wall, as more LDL builds up the plaque becomes larger, this can become a major problem for your cardiovascular system. Because plaque is a substance that has rough edges, it reduces the elastic nature of the artery which means your heart will have to work double-time to pump the necessary blood to all your limbs, that will mean your limbs won’t get the amount of oxygen that they require to function properly. Plaque can also narrow the area blood has to pass through, this means your heart has to work overtime and overall capacity of your cardiovascular system is lowered. When the LDL cholesterol embeds itself in the wall of the artery it than damages the artery then blood pressure expands it which causes an aneurysm. When an aneurysm is too weak there is a high possibility of it bursting, when that happens it leaves the cells in and around that area without oxygen. If that artery is connected to a major vital organ the person will most likely die. When the blood flow is slowed it shows a greater risk for blood clots and although blood clots are natural and important to healing broken blood vessels, if blood clots gather inside the blood vessel this proves to be a serious health risk. The clots have the possibility to get stuck and completely cut off the blood flow to cells, leaving them without oxygen and causing them to die. If a clot gets inside a blood vessel connected to a major organ this could cause the person to die. The heart is fed by the coronary artery, if plaque or a blood clot blocks off blood flow to the heart, the heart ...
Combine ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. When it thickens, remove and add toppings of choice. Dig in. Note: Coconut milk, soy milk, or other substitute will work in this recipe.
Green tea is known as one of the highest polyphenols, an antioxidant that has an anti inflammatory effect and can help in rheumatoid arthritis prevention. These anti inflammatory chemicals can also be found in decaffeinated green tea, so it can be an option if you d...
This soup is not easy to make but if it comes with great benefits. The nutrients in this soup is amazing and great for the body. It has calories, protein, fiber, iron and calcium. All these nutrients in just one soup. The soup not only taste good but has good nutrients that helps the body grow and flourish no wonder every Haitian makes it. I hope my instructions are clear and I wish you the best luck to making this wonderful and delicious
Within the United States, there are over 25 million diabetics, that is over 8% of the population, however within the Asian Indian population type 2 diabetes estimates are between 17 to 29% (Mandeep Bajaj, 2013). As additional information, according to the New York Times article, The Global Diabetes Epidemic, diabetes is at epidemic proportions in India, China and other emerging economies. Indians are predisposed to diabetes, particularly when overweight (Lipska, 2015). Another risk to Indo Americans is that much of the food is carbohydrates, due to many Hindu Indians being vegetarian. In addition, there is also a significant portion of Indo Americans who hav...
Saturated fat and cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. Fiber and a reduced risk of cancer. Fruit, vegetables and grain products that contain fiber and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Moll, J. (2008, October 06). Can The Mediterranean Diet Lower Cholesterol. Retrieved December 1, 2013, from About: http://cholesterol.about.com/od/cholesteroldiets/a/mediterranean.htm
My DRI of cholesterol was maxed at 300mg and my intake was 267mg. Still relatively high so could start consuming Oatmeal for breakfast in which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol. Also, I...
2. Step 2: Heat the mixture: Make sure the agarose dissolves. Wait until it boils and when you are going to transfer the mixture, wear gloves to avoid getting burnt. Transfer the mixture to a removable gel tray. 3.
High cholesterol is the best known of all the many threats to a healthy heart. When excess amounts fatty like plaque substance build up along the walls of the arteries, you face a significantly higher risk of a complete blockage, leading to a heart attack or stroke. At normal levels, cholesterol is not a bad thing. On the other hand, its an essential material used by the body to make cell walls and produce hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. The body produces its own supply of cholesterol in the liver, it’s also found in various animal products such as meats, eggs, and, milk. Cholesterol only becomes a threat when the body can’t use or get rid of excessive amounts of it.
Once the berry mixture has boiled, pour the sugar and pectin mixture into the pot. Using the wooden spoon, immediately start to stir the jam and continue to stir until all the sugar is dissolved. This may take a few minutes. Once the sugar is all stirred in well, place the lid back on and let the jam re-boil, stirring occasionally. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it as it will boil out of the pot if you are not paying attention.
Green tea is made from the plant Camellia Sinensis’s leaves without fermentation (Suzuki, Miyoshi & Isemura, 2012) and is regarded as a popular and healthy drink in Asian countries because of its health-promoting potentials such as protecting against cancer and cardiovascular disease (Harvard Health Publications, 2012; Iwasaki et al., 2014). Lots of the positive effects are due to the antioxidative activity of (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is a major component of green tea (Suzuki et al., 2012). And it draws researchers’ interests and attentions to further investigate. According to Suzuki et al., one example of the health advantages is that catechins in green tea bring an anti-obesity effect by stimulating lipid metabolism in liver (2012).
...t when I calculated them into servings, it didn’t seem as much. The main reasons for my serving amount is that I thoroughly enjoy ‘junk food’ but I still realise that I have to eat it in moderations. The ‘good fats’ can lower cholesterol as they carry cholesterol to the liver were it is then broken down reducing the chance of cardiovascular disease. Some of the consequences of eating the bad fats include higher blood cholesterol, increased risk of heart disease and creates a high risk of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This is why it is important to make sure you are informed of what type of fats are in the food before eating it. As I met the recommendations every day, I am not going to try and change the amount I eat but instead start reading the label before I eat it so that I know if I should being eating it or if I should be substituting it with something else.
Herbal remedies’ qualities are widespread availability, lower cost, effective for chronic conditions. Herbal remedies are the use of plants or plant extract to treat a person’ overall health. Herbal treatments are prominent for developing countries for instance, “in Africa up to 90% and in India 70% of the population depend on traditional medicine to help meet their health care needs” (Wachtel-Galor & Benzie, 2011), due to their low cost and availability. Herbal remedies have gained attention in the past decades, and expanding their uses due to the increased interest of natural therapies (Wachtel-Galor & Benzie, 2011). Herbs used on the remedies grow in the wild throughout the world, therefore making it easy to
Health claims are booming in today’s world. Many of these consumers are being misled by advertising and believe that their choice will benefit their health. Although herbal medicines have been in existence throughout human evolution, I have chosen to take a deeper look into these health practices. I’m curious if this is just another health claim or if there are actual benefits to taking these medicines.