A new study on the effects of soy on “bad” cholesterol levels may affect whether the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decides to remove soy from a list of foods that are considered “heart healthy.” Soy protein is currently on the FDA’s list of foods that can lower cholesterol. But the organization has been contemplating … Continue reading New Study Shows Soy Protein can Reduce Bad Cholesterol
For men with high cholesterol, taking statins may have become part of a daily routine. But a new study set out to determine if there’s a best time of day to take different types of statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Here’s what they found regarding the lipid-lowering medications. Statins to take in the … Continue reading The Best Time of Day to Take Statins
To reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, you’ll want to replace the saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats. But when it comes to oil, a new study says olive oil may not be your best choice. Instead, opt for seed oils. The best seed oils Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition … Continue reading Watching Your Cholesterol? Choose Seed Oils
If you’ve always assumed you had high cholesterol (CHOL) from all those sausages you used to eat, consider this: cheese and other dairy products may also raise your cholesterol. How much cholesterol does your favorite cheese have? While cheese does have some positive benefits (besides making everything it touches taste better!), such as calcium, protein … Continue reading Love Cheese? Watch Your Cholesterol
