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Lowering Cholesterol Simple Lifestyle Changes to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Prevent Heart Disease Angela Gibbs © Text Copyright 2018 by Angela Gibbs - All rights reserved. This document is geared towards providing exact and reliable information in regards to the topic and issue covered. The publication is sold with the idea that the publisher is not required to render accounting, officially permitted, or otherwise, qualified services. If advice is necessary, legal or professional, a practiced individual in the profession should be ordered. From a Declaration of Principles which was accepted and approved equally by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. 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The trademarks that are used are without any consent, and the publication of the trademark is without permission or backing by the trademark owner. All trademarks and brands within this book are for clarifying purposes only and are owned by the owners themselves, not affiliated with this document. Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE What Is High Cholesterol? What Is High Cholesterol? Causes of High Cholesterol Genes Obesity Lack of Exercise Age Too Much Alcohol Fatty Foods Other Conditions How to Detect High Cholesterol Interpreting Blood Test Results Diseases Related to High Cholesterol CHAPTER TWO Change Your Lifestyle Getting Physical Limit Alcohol Consumption Quit Smoking CHAPTER THREE Foods to Avoid Foods to Avoid The Confusing Myth CHAPTER FOUR Cholesterol-lowering Diet Plan − The Mediterranean Diet Principles of the Mediterranean Diet Foods to Enjoy on the Mediterranean Diet Foods to Avoid on the Mediterranean Diet CHAPTER FIVE Mediterranean Breakfast Recipes Oats with Banana and Strawberry Multigrain Hot Cereal Carrot Bread Walnut Muffins Toast with Avocado Mediterranean Couscous Whole Wheat Pancakes with Greek Yogurt Tapioca Pancakes Simple Smoothie CHAPTER SIX Mediterranean Lunch Recipes Pasta and Artichoke Salad Salmon Spinach Salad Rice and Bean Salad Chicken Pasta Chicken Soup with Orzo Tomatoes Stuffed with Cheese and Olives Stuffed Zucchini Bean and Farro Stew Phyllo Spinach Pie CHAPTER SEVEN Mediterranean Snack Recipes Feta Hummus Caprese Kebobs Spicy Olives Roasted Eggplant Dip Spiced Nuts Fruity Nut Bars CHAPTER EIGHT Mediterranean Dinner Recipes Mediterranean Baked Salmon Lemon Pepper Cod with Chickpeas Pepper Tilapia with Spinach Roasted Chicken Balsamic Chicken and Beans Turkey Sausage and Peppers Fruity Wheat Berry Salad Vegetarian Chili Grilled Steak CHAPTER NINE Mediterranean Dessert Recipes Galatopita Pudding Parfait Fruit and Yogurt Lasagna Banana Balls Chocolate Hazelnut Baklava Apples with Parmesan CHAPTER TEN Supplements to Consider CHAPTER ELEVEN Home Remedies to Reduce Cholesterol Basil and Margosa Leaves Watermelon Seeds Honey and Lime Coriander Seeds Garlic and Lemon Indian Gooseberry Conclusion CHAPTER ONE What Is High Cholesterol? High cholesterol is a silent killer that is not often accompanied by obvious symptoms. High cholesterol puts you at risk for life-threatening diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol or have the potential to become its victim due to family history, one thing is certain: you need to arm yourself with knowledge and make changes in your lifestyle. This book will help you achieve those goals. What Is High Cholesterol? In order to understand high cholesterol, you must first know what cholesterol is. Many people are confused about fat and cholesterol and consider them the same thing. Fat is different from cholesterol. They are two different types of lipids. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in many common foods that we eat, such as meats and full-fat dairy products. The liver also synthesizes cholesterol and regulates cholesterol levels in the body. Your body needs cholesterol to process other foods and to extract nutrients from it. Cholesterol is also the building structure for many organs and it is essential for hormones to function properly. That said, your body doesn't need cholesterol in high amounts. In fact, excess amounts can lead to the build-up of plaque in the walls of your arteries, leading to heart disease. Causes of High Cholesterol High cholesterol can occur due to a combination of different factors.
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