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Seitan is a protein of very great allies with people who suffer from high cholesterol. Is that wheat gluten is highly nutritious, but without adding harmful fats in meats. The good thing is that it can be used in very different ways. This stew is delicious seitan with vegetables and fully capable of hypercholesterolemia. In addition, it is certainly delicious.
Ingredients:
* Two large fillets ready-made seitan
* A carrot
* An onion
* Medium green pepper
* A cup of tomato sauce
* Half cup chickpeas soaked previously
* Amount needed defatted vegetable broth
* Spray plant
* Soy Sauce
* Salt, pepper and spices
Preparation:
Cut the seitan into strips, diced chopping peppers, carrots and onion. Saute the vegetables with a little vegetable spray, salt and soy sauce. Add seitan then when vegetables are already cooked something, adding the chickpeas, tomato sauce, your favorite spices and broth.
Preparation simmers until sauce is reduced stew and everything is ready. Rectify salt and pepper, serve this excellent dish for cholesterol, which can be eaten alone or accompanied with a little brown rice or quinoa.
Both are hyperlipidemia, ie an abnormally high level of fatty substances in the blood. There are two so-called “silent murderers” because in most cases are asymptomatic, facing only when they have caused injury to our body. The known complications are called atheromas of cholesterol, which increase the risk of heart disease, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and stroke among others.
We can reduce levels by resorting to a diet low in saturated fats and sugars, following similar dietary recommendations to the cases of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases.
Some tips for reducing cholesterol levels and / or triglycerides
* Choose at least 2 servings of oily fish a week
* the chosen Chicken portions per week must outnumber those of beef or pork.
* Similarly, the portions of fish must overcome seafood.
Food favorable
* Fish
* Legumes
* Whole grains
* Vegetables, fruits and vegetables
* Milk-fat
* Olive oil and nuts
Moderate food
* Egg
* Lean meats
* Seafood
* Pasta and rice
* Luncheon lean
Foods to avoid
* Whole Milk
* Cheeses
* Fatty meats and sausages
* Fatty cold cuts (bologna, etc.).
* Cookies, cakes and biscuits
* Alcohol
a soup of carrots and oranges, even though it sounds strange, it can be a great combination. The touch is light citrus, thyme presence is felt and carrots will do the rest. Ideal for any time of year, hot or cold, this soup is perfect for those who suffer from high cholesterol. You only have to try the recipe and see how rich it is.
Ingredients:
* Three carrots
* A small onion
* Half cup of orange juice
* Two cups of vegetable broth defatted
* Spray plant
* Salt, pepper and thyme
Preparation:
Peel carrots and cut them into slices. Chop the onion fine. Put both ingredients to cook over low heat in a pan with vegetable spray and a little salt for about 10 minutes. Add broth and orange juice.
Once a boil, cook for about 20 minutes. Then processed in a blender until smooth soup without lumps. Season with thyme and pepper, add salt if necessary. You can be hot or cold. This will give you a delicious recipe for cholesterol simple and tasty.
Olives and tofu pate against colesterolLas olives can be eaten without problems if you suffer from high cholesterol, because they provide good quality fatty acids. The interesting thing about this fruit of the olive that can be used in various ways. This, especially, is delicious: a spate of olives and peppers, which can be enjoyed both on a piece of toast to accompany another dish.
Ingredients:
* A cup of green olives without bones
* A red pepper
* Olive oil
* Bread crumbs
Preparation:
Place the olives in a bowl, always taking care that it is not a bone or traces of them. Add a splash of olive oil and begins processing with the mixer. You can add a clove of garlic too, if you want. Finally add some bread crumbs to thicken the preparation.
Asa directly on fire the pepper until it is completely black. Peel it under running water and then cut into strips. Olive pâté served on toast or in a container, always covering with strips of pepper. It’s perfect, delicate flavor and fully capable against cholesterol.
While olive oil and sunflower oil are good for the heart and reduce risk factors like high cholesterol, fried foods are a separate issue. This method of cooking can be healthy if it is done properly and choose the right fat. Fats or oils when subjected to heat have a different limit water temperature (100 º C) and between them. At this temperature limit is reached each oil known as smoke point or decomposition point of the fat.
The smoke point is a feature that should be borne in mind when choosing a cooking oil or grease. This can be a disadvantage for certain oils, because when these begin to break it produces a substance called “acrolein”. The substance irritates the gastric mucosa and alters the tolerance of food.
In the specific case of olive oil and sunflower oil, the latter has a smoke point of 246, while the extra virgin olive oil 190. That is, for frying sunflower oil is healthier and has more advantages than olive oil. The higher the smoke point, is healthier frying.
For a frying is healthy is important to prevent oil or grease reaches the temperature of Hume, to prevent it starts to decompose. For this reason it is advisable to use butter as cooking medium because it has a very low smoke point of just 150.
If you want to make a fry and suffer from hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia can use oil spray, or adapt recipes for the oven. Both olive oil and sunflower oil have beneficial health properties, so to exploit them, preferably Use them raw.
Remember that the best way to stay healthy through diet, is to know these little secrets you can use the time to cook healthy.
The oatmeal chocolate and fruit can be a great alternative for those who suffer from high cholesterol. You do not have any kind of animal fat and, moreover, are composed of ingredients that are good for lowering cholesterol, as in the case of oats or apple. Simply follow the recipe and try them.
Ingredients:
* A cup of fine oatmeal
* three bananas
* an apple grated
* Half cup of vegetable milk
* Grated lemon peel
* Sugar or sweetener allowed
* Grated coconut
Preparation:
Soak the oats in the milk plant, incorporating turn mashed bananas well with a fork and pre-grated apple. Add sugar or sweetener also form a paste and leading the refrigerator for an hour.
When the dough is pliable, shape into small balls, which rolled in coconut. Arrange on a plate and leads to the refrigerator. You can put a nut or nut in each of these anti-cholesterol chocolate before serving.
Advantages of consuming chia
* Chia seeds contain omega 3 fatty acids. This polyunsaturated fat acts on the body by increasing the synthesis of HDL cholesterol and reducing LDL cholesterol. Moreover, these seeds contain fiber which reduces the absorption of fats consumed through foods.
* Furthermore chia seeds decreases the likelihood of cardiovascular events.
Chia consumption Disadvantages
* the reduction of blood cholesterol is slower, compared with medications.
* May cause abdominal swelling due to the fiber contained in the seed.
Consumption benefits of statins
* the body’s reaction to statins is faster.
* Option is suggested when high cholesterol is a consequence of a metabolic disease caused by hereditary factors, stress, emotional factors, hormones, etc…
Disadvantages of statin use
* May cause side effects such as fatigue and muscle pain, among other unwanted effects.
Given this analysis it is important to know that eating chia may lower cholesterol as part of a comprehensive anti-cholesterol diet. But sometimes it is necessary to supplement the diet with statins, in order to obtain faster results.
Keep in mind that it is important that you follow medical advice and perform a comprehensive treatment that includes diet, exercise and medications to control your cholesterol.
Undoubtedly, in recent years have proliferated several replacements of milk from animals. This is because not only the adoption of vegetarianism as a lifestyle, but also the disadvantages that have been discovered around the cow’s milk, the most consumed worldwide. Fortunately there are alternatives to cow’s milk and soy milk, rice milk, almond milk and oat milk. Today we will see the benefits of almond milk and oat milk.
Almond Milk: Provides up to 250 milligrams of calcium per 100 grams which is a major source of this mineral. Contains protein and essential fatty acids such as oleic and linolecio. Similarly, providing significant amounts of minerals (iron, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, etc.) and vitamins A, B1, B2 and E.
For these properties, helps cardiovascular function, regulates cholesterol levels and prevents osteoporosis after menopause. It is recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers because it increases the secretion of milk.
Oat Milk: It has fewer calories, provides fiber. It contains no cholesterol and lactose making it ideal for those allergic to this material and also for those who can not tolerate soy milk. Recommended for weight loss and regular cholesterol, oats are less allergic to wheat and barley.
In the United States is known harmful effects of fats and high cholesterol. That’s when statins are the way of healing properties in cholesterol reduction.
These properties could reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The study found the drug in question and offer benefits compared to people with high cholesterol, reduces the potential cardiovascular events, and even protects patients who have not yet had a heart attack but who have a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
According to the study, are about 33 million seniors who could start taking statins. The same found that statins protect against heart attacks and strokes in older adults with low cholesterol and also has high levels of CRP.
This technique could be an improvement over the process of heart attacks has also given thousands of cases in recent years in the U.S. alone.
Statin use in older adults could be avoided in this regard about 260,000 cardiovascular events per year.
Many times we pay attention to when preparing lunch or dinner, but neglect the drink or a snack. This is a common mistake, since it is an important meal to be healthy and balanced.
Keep in mind that if you fry the snacks, get very hungry at dinner time and this behavior is a great danger to the diet because it makes us eat voraciously.
Ideally, the snack has milk, and provide some protein and fiber. For example, we may combine fruit, cheese or cereal with bread or crackers with fruit jam.