I was recently told that my LDL cholesterol level is high. I have no idea what I should do to start the process of lowering it. Well... I know that I need to exercise and get my weight under control. But what foods I should eat and which ones I should avoid -- I'm kind of clueless. I'm only 29 years old, but I was on a…
im 30, and i had a blood test recently for my own piece of mind as high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes have all affected my father. when i spoke to the doctor i was shocked to hear my cholesterol is high, and i have 3 months to get it down.. i am 3 weeks into eating healthy, and avoiding and limiting my saturated…
Omega 3 enriched eggs? Good or bad?
Hi, joined MFP last week and just wanted to say hi to everyone in this group. My cholesterol is high and I have been given until Xmas 13 to get my weight down, get more exercise and get my levels within a healthy range other wise my doctor is gonna put me on statins. Didn't have a very good first week, didn't lose any…
Jilbrin says that the most important type of foods to eat to keep your cholesterol levels healthy are "viscous fibers." Sounds ... gross? Don't worry, they're actually tasty. Here's a list of some yummy viscous fibers: •Barley •Oatmeal •Oat bran •Ground psyllium seeds •Apples •Oranges •Prunes • Legumes (beans, peas,…
