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the gomasio is neither more nor less than the noble union that occurs in a mortar with the sesame seeds with sea salt. The result is a spectacular condiment, used to flavor all types of food more nutritious and make them almost instantly. The fatty acids of high quality seeds are very good for cholesterol, in addition to other nutrients that sesame. Follow the recipe and see what becomes imperative that in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

* 12-15 parts sesame seeds
* A portion of sea salt

Preparation:

Wash sesame seeds and put them to dry in a skillet over medium heat, stir as with a wooden spoon. When they begin to brown, transfer them to a mortar. Dry on low heat until the salt take a grayish tinge, incorporating also the grinding chamber.

Gomasio begins to crush, to grind almost completely. Just almost, because the idea is that they are not so crushed some grains. Finally, you can use it to flavor your meals differently, with the unmistakable touch of sesame and the delicious taste of sea salt. Ideal for fish, poultry, salads and vegetables of all kinds.

Romina King shares some helpful tips on caring for your heart, limiting consumption of foods high in cholesterol. Just start replacing these harmful foods, more healthful. It is not easy but not impossible, be patient and do it little by little … the results are worth!

Reducing dietary cholesterol is recommended for good health care in general and especially to his heart. Some basic tips below:

Limit the following foods in your diet:

* The fat, especially saturated fat.
* All foods that contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (most margarines and baked goods.
* Dairy acids, such as whole milk, cheese made with whole milk, butter, egg yolks, sour cream.
* Vegetable oil and lard.
* Beef, especially fatty cuts.
* Alcohol.
* Products based on refined sugars and flours.

Most animal fats and hydrogenated fats are solid at room temperature, and have more of LDL, or cholesterol “bad.” Also known as “trans fats”, these are the fats you should avoid. Look carefully at the ingredients labels with the words “hydrogenated” or “trans fats”. The most common foods with Trans fats are cookies, pies, cakes, crisps, snacks. These foods also contain refined sugars and starches, making them doubly bad for cholesterol levels.

Instead, use the following:

* Fruits and vegetables, most of which have no cholesterol, and help to reduce cholesterol levels.
* Whole-grain breads and cereals.
* Low fat or skim milk, yogurt, sour cream and cheese.
* Canola oil or extra virgin olive oil.
* Chicken, turkey and fish without skin.
* Legumes and nuts.
* Garlic

Foods rich in fiber have the added advantage of helping to absorb and remove cholesterol from the intestines. Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts are rich in fiber. Some fruits such as citrus, apples, blueberries and blackberries are rich in pectin, as well as being especially good at reducing cholesterol levels.

Implementation

A change in lifestyle and diet can be very, very difficult, especially if the habits are habits acquired during a lifetime. One way to help implement these changes is to start slowly. Set a small goal in the short term, such as switching to low-fat dairy products and bread. When that becomes a habit, and acclimatized palate to new flavors, make another small change, like adding fruits and vegetables to the diet. Then try to remove soft, changing water, flavored waters without sugar and beverages.

The most difficult change for many people is to eliminate refined sugars and starches in the diet. The latter can be very addictive, giving the body a “sugar rush” that can be hard to stop eating at first. A first step is then to switch to other flours, such as the whole grain, and then switch the sugar for the sweetener sucralose such as Splenda.

Make small steps and be patient, hoping that the change becomes easier with time. This may take one or two years, but over time, persistence will pay off, and a healthy diet will be a new habit.

The heart pumps blood through blood vessels called arteries and the blood carries vital oxygen with nutrients needed by tissues and organs throughout the body.

When cholesterol levels are above normal limits and stay high, some remains of cholesterol are deposited in the arteries and through the years, they are hardened by a fatty substance called cholesterol plaque that accumulates on the walls of the arteries and reduces or blocks blood flow.

The organs supplied by these arteries are damaged because they can not get oxygen and nutrients by limiting blood flow through the arteries, so for example, when blood flow to the brain is blocked, there is a stroke or plaque completely blocks a coronary artery, is when we are in the presence of a heart attack.

Cholesterol in the body comes from two sources, most of it is produced by the liver from various nutrients and especially saturated fat.

The liver produces almost all the cholesterol Read the rest of this entry »

A few years ago, the typical household remedy when someone is not feeling well was to take a glass of sherry “for the heart.” No one knew if the heart was an excuse for granted that fancy but just in case, we recommend replacing the alcohol by any of these home remedies.

Hawthorn, white miracle

This beautiful plant, with white flowers and small red fruit is a feast for the heart. Balances blood pressure, both high and low, normalize heart rate and very last in banality irregularities of the heart.

Is prepared by adding two teaspoons of leaves or flowers of hawthorn in a cup of boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes. Filtered and take two to three cups of tea a day. Read the rest of this entry »

Scientists say that eating nuts helps reduce cholesterol levels.

“Nuts”

The consumption of nuts may help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, scientists say.

Research at the University of Loma Linda, California, United States, reviewed 25 studies involving about 600 people in seven countries.

The scientists found that those who ate a small bag of nuts a day reduced by 7.4% their cholesterol levels.

So believe that nuts help prevent the absorption of cholesterol, so these foods should be part of a healthy diet.

The lipoprotein-cholesterol or a substance produced by the liver from fatty foods we eat.

Although it is very important for the normal functioning of the organism, the excessively high levels of this element in the blood can have serious effects on health.

Heart risk

Scientific evidence shows that high levels of cholesterol can cause narrowing of the arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

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Although its role in the atherosclerosis process is known, cholesterol is also involved in much other pathology, like Alzheimer’s, Huntington, infertility and certain forms of autism.

So it’s important to know its mechanisms to handle the conditions under which it is involved.

To determine alterations of cholesterol metabolism is important in understanding many diseases in which is involved not only atherosclerosis. Miguel Lasuncion, head of Research Department of Biochemistry, Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid has coordinated the International Symposium Cholesterol metabolism, actions and changes that took place in the Ramon Areces Foundation of Medical Journal Madrid.h explained that the objective of the meeting was to review the basics of biology of this molecule.

“Although it is well established the relationship between cholesterol and atherosclerosis has been reviewed in the context of the disease and to understand aspects of cardiovascular disease. Read the rest of this entry »

Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) that is synthesized in the body. It is essential for good health and is in all body cells. However, a high level of blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) is associated with an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Seven out of ten people over 45 have high cholesterol.

Why is high cholesterol a problem?
The most serious consequence associated with high cholesterol is cardiovascular disease (CVD). This includes diseases of the heart and blood vessels. High cholesterol causes a narrowing of blood vessels with fatty deposits called atherosclerotic plaques. This can lead to heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel disease throughout the body.

What increases cholesterol levels?
Several factors may contribute to increased blood cholesterol:
* A diet rich in saturated fats and to a lesser degree, rich in cholesterol (see below how diet affects cholesterol)
* Lack of exercise can increase LDL or “bad” cholesterol and decrease HDL or “good cholesterol”
* Family history – people are at increased risk of high cholesterol show if a direct male relative younger than 55 years, or a direct female relative under age 65 suffer heart disease.
* Being overweight, which can increase LDL or “bad” cholesterol and decrease HDL or “good cholesterol”
* The age and sex – cholesterol generally rises slightly with age, and men are likely to be affected to a greater extent than women.
* Drinking more alcohol than the recommended (ie, in the case of man who takes more than three or four units a day and in the case of women who drink two to three units per day)

In rare cases, cholesterol levels may rise due to a condition known as familial lipid disorder (familial hypercholesterolemia). Approximately 1 in 500 people suffer from this condition.

Other conditions such as poorly controlled diabetes, certain kidney and liver diseases and an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) may also cause a rise in cholesterol levels. Some medications such as beta blockers, steroids or thiazides (a type of diuretic) may also affect blood lipid levels.

To get control their high cholesterol, think about the things that affect cholesterol levels. Then Make a practical plan to make the changes you need to lower your cholesterol.

Regular exercise increases the level of “good” cholesterol, known as HDL. HDL helps remove LDL from the blood. Remember, it is the LDL cholesterol that can form plaques in the artery walls. It is also important to remember that the heart is a muscle like any other, must be active. That’s another reason why exercise is so important to stay healthy.

Ask your doctor about the exercise program for you. The most common objective of heart-healthy exercise is to practice 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week.

Many people find that at first do very good exercise, but eventually find reasons to quit. It will be easier to continue your exercise program if:

* Practice various types of exercise, not one.
* Do not start too abruptly.
* Above all, enjoy!

Take another step toward its goal of LDL cholesterol through exercise program

Everyone should exercise, but it is especially important if you intend to reduce its colesterol.El exercise can make a huge difference in reducing your risk of heart disease and also help reduce weight. Once you have started, was surprised at how well and is improving its appearance.

Be more active in their daily routine.

Try to walk whenever possible, instead of driving or using public transport. Walking is an excellent form of exercise you can practice without risk virtually everyone.

Take the stairs instead of elevators. Climbing stairs exercises the lower body (hips, thighs and legs) and stronger.

Vacuuming, mowing the lawn, take care of the garden and other household chores also increased their activity level. If you’re an average adult consumes daily the equivalent of a fat stick margarine. This type of diet increases cholesterol and the risk of heart disease and stroke.

If there is anything I should remember about the healthy diet would prevent the fat, especially saturated fats. Better that than “low-cholesterol diet, which means eliminating as much fat as possible.

What is cholesterol?

Other names: High density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), Triglycerides
Cholesterol is a waxy substance your body uses to protect nerves, make cell tissues and produce certain hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is produced by the liver. The body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to function properly. But too much cholesterol in the blood can stick to artery walls. This is called plaque. The plaques can narrow the arteries or even block them. Some cholesterol comes from foods such as eggs, meat and dairy products.

Why a high cholesterol level unhealthy?
Although for good health requires some cholesterol, too much cholesterol in your blood can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.

The excess cholesterol is in your blood can be stored within the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body and are known as arteries. The accumulation of cholesterol called plaque inside their arteries will cause them to narrow. This is called atherosclerosis. Large deposits of cholesterol can completely block the artery so that blood can not flow through it.

If coronary artery is the vessel that supplies blood to the muscles in your heart becomes blocked, it may be a heart attack. If an artery that supplies blood to your brain becomes blocked, a stroke can occur.

Cholesterol levels tend to increase with age. Increased cholesterol usually has no signs or symptoms but can be detected by a blood test. You have the chance to have a high cholesterol level if you have a family history, overweight, or eat a lot of greasy foods.