Thursday, July 31, 2008

Battling against cholesterol

Heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death and some are more liable to suffer from it because of their genetic make-up. In addition to the genetic predisposition, acquired factors like our eating habits add fuel to the fire. But it is never too early or too late to protect our heart. Scientific evidence is indisputable that lowering your cholesterol reduces your risk of contracting a heart disease and of dying from a heart attack. The cholesterol-lowering plan is as tasty as it is effective. Here is a list of cholesterol-lowering foods that will satisfy our stomach and keep us healthy.
Flax seeds: These are the seeds of flax plant. They contain several essential nutrients like calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus and vitamin E. They are a rich source of omega-3 fats that are good for heart.
Ways to include flax seeds in home cooking are mentioned below:
* Sprinkle ground seeds on cereal and salads.
* Substitute a flax seed mix for eggs in home baking.
* Substitute flax seed oil for other oils.

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