The liver produces a fatty matter, which we otherwise
know as cholesterol. Cholesterol plays many important roles in the body; one of which helps keep the activity
of the organism working, however this is only true in small amounts. With cholesterol present in the body it
helps to produce vitamin D and hormones commonly known as testosterone (male hormone) and estrogens
(female hormone.) Cholesterol in the liver helps to produce bile, which is used to digest fat. On the
exterior membrane of blood cells you will find that cholesterol will cover and protect the blood cells from
any damage.
So should you cut out cholesterol?
Cholesterol in
normal amounts is good for us but too much in our bodies can lead to tragic diseases. Heart diseases are caused by
high blood cholesterol, which can then lead to heart attacks, which are common amongst many in today’s
society. What happens is the excess cholesterol enters the bloodstream
and positions itself in the arteries, soft tissues and organs. Once the cholesterol clings to the inner walls of
our arteries it disrupts the blood flow and prevents the oxygenation of the organs within our
body.
Of course our age, sex and genetic heritage can be argued
as valid causes that may play a role in the amounts of cholesterol that one may have within their body.
However if we assist ourselves to a healthy diet this will of course help prevent a mass accumulation of
cholesterol in our body not to mention weight loss and a healthier body.
There are two main types of fat, saturated and unsaturated
fat. Unsaturated fat is the better of the two, it helps prevent heart disease and other heart related
problems. This can be accumulated through eating less dairy products and animal meats such as liver, pork,
lamb etc. It is suggested that substituting these meats with fish and eating more fruit and vegetables will
decrease our intake of cholesterol. The other type of fat is saturated fat, which helps the formation of
cholesterol in our body that again will lead to fatal illnesses regarding the heart.
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A low cholesterol diet must
contain lots of vegetables, fruit which have 0% cholesterol and include a
variety of vitamins & minerals if you wish to have a successful low
cholesterol diet.
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You should daily
consume, green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and asparagus.
Make sure that
these are all cooked from fresh, perhaps even if you make a pot of vegetable soup and have a few bowls throughout
the day or week.
Try to avoid
greasy foods by not frying your meat but instead boil or grill.
One last important
point is to drink lots of water this helps to prevent the build up of cholesterol in the
body.
Sugar Free Diet.
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