Jacqueline Collins - Cholesterol Lowering Diet: Lower Cholesterol with Paleo Recipes and Low Carb

Cholesterol Lowering Diet Lower Cholesterol with Paleo Recipes and Low Carb Jacqueline Collins and Sarah Nelson Copyright 2013 Jacqueline Collins and Sarah Nelson All rights reserved. Having cholesterol levels that are higher than normal puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease. High cholesterol levels in the blood will eventually lead to clogged arteries that can cause a blockage to the heart or to the brain. If these arteries become clogged, it can produce a stroke or a heart attack. If a person is diagnosed with high cholesterol and does not change their diet the high cholesterol will have detrimental effects on their health. If you do nothing about your cholesterol and it is highly possible a stroke or heart attack will happen in the future.

Dieting is one of the best ways to correct high cholesterol and both the low carb and the Paleolithic diet plans are excellent to help lower the cholesterol naturally. Many physicians and health care providers agree that the first line of action when the blood cholesterol levels are elevated is to change the diet. Dieting alone can often lower the cholesterol levels back to normal. Low carb foods, which are found in the low carb diet and the Paleolithic diet, are the right foods to eat to help the body to bring the cholesterol levels back to normal. Both of the diets feature foods that are lean meats (high proteins) and fresh fruits and vegetables, in particular green leafy vegetables. If you are accustomed to a diet of high carbs it means you probably have an addiction to junk food.

Junk foods are high in carbs and contain a lot of sugar and empty calories. A junk food diet will help to raise cholesterol levels. The body needs fiber to help cleanse the body and lower the cholesterol. Both the low carb diet and the Paleolithic diet have the fiber from fruits and vegetables. Fiber from vegetables is one of the best ways the body can receive this necessary nutrient. "Good" fats, which make up a large portion of the low carb diet plan, help the body to have a stronger immune system and be better able to fight off the illnesses caused by high cholesterol. "Good" fats, which make up a large portion of the low carb diet plan, help the body to have a stronger immune system and be better able to fight off the illnesses caused by high cholesterol.

If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and your health care provider encouraged you to try dieting and changing your diet to lower the cholesterol levels you may want to show them this book. Let them see the recipes included in the low carb diet plan and the Paleolithic diet plan and ask them if the foods included in the book are ones that will help your body to lower your cholesterol levels naturally. Chances are they will say yes and give you their seal of approval on both of diets as good diets to help lower your cholesterol. It is wise when dieting to lower cholesterol to make the diet a permanent lifestyle change. You will find so many recipes within this book between the low carb diet plan and the Paleolithic diet plan that you can plan the meals for weeks without repeating the dishes. There are even healthy snack and dessert recipes.

When going on a diet to help improve a health condition it is important to stick with the diet plan and not cheat. With all the wonderful recipes in this book, there is no reason to cheat. You can find recipes that probably include all your favorite (healthy) foods. If you have a strong addiction to junk food, you need to break that bad habit. By feeding your body nutritious foods from the low carb diet plan and the Paleolithic diet plan, you are helping your body to break the junk food habit. Before too much longer you will no longer crave the junk and instead you will want to eat the healthy foods.

Ironically, skipping meals is not a good idea if you are attempting to become healthier. Your body needs food for the energy to be able to function. When cholesterol levels are high, the body needs the right foods to help bring the cholesterol levels back down to a normal reading. Eat breakfast, lunch, and supper and include snacks in between the meals. Eat small to moderate sized meals, avoid over stuffing. Avoid eating out of habit and only eat when the body feels hungry.

By choosing recipes from this book, from the low carb and the Paleolithic diet plans, you are giving your body the best foods it needs to help heal and strengthen the immune system, which will in turn help the body to regulate the cholesterol levels. You can do more research and find out how "low carb diets help to reduce cholesterol levels." Remember both of the sections in this book are low carb so you are giving your body the best chance to be healthy. Stick with the diet plan to help lower the cholesterol levels. The food you eat may be responsible for your elevated cholesterol levels. Smoking will also raise the cholesterol levels. Genetics also plays a role in some people for elevated levels.

No matter where you fall, if your cholesterol is on the rise you must stop your bad habits, quit smoking, and eat better. It is much better for the body if dieting alone can lower the levels. If not, there are prescription medications, but they do come with risks. Do all you can before going on medications to lower your cholesterol naturally. Always clear your diet plan with your health care provider. The low carb diet and the Paleolithic diet both show promise to help start and maintain a healthy eating lifestyle.

Both of the diets have helped others to lower their cholesterol naturally if they stuck with the diet plan. Take your health care provider's advice with your health, especially if they suggested a change in your diet. When you receive a high cholesterol reading, normally you can diet for a couple of months to help bring it down. Keep the diet changes you make and keep your cholesterol levels normal.

Low calorie diet is a general phrase that can have different meanings. Anyone can eat smaller portions of the same foods they are already consuming, but this doesn't adequately justify a low calorie diet.

What you eat makes a huge difference in getting the most out of any type of diet. Advertising trends can misrepresent the true meaning of a low calorie diet, while staying within certain truthful perimeters. This book is designed to bring focus on true low calorie diets, that introduce you to a new way of life. Being stronger, healthier and having more energy, is the goal of a successful low calorie diet. There will be misconceptions addressed, as you read through the chapters. Facts about preservatives, sugar, grains and drinks, will awaken your thoughts about what you are feeding yourself, and your family.

The truth is, a low calorie diet is not just for losing weight, but learning how all foods have a direct effect on your body. Just as you know that cigarettes and large amounts of alcohol are harmful, habits of eating certain foods can weaken you immune system, slow down metabolism, and cause fatty tissue to form in your arteries and veins. You will also find delicious recipes that are just right for stepping into your new life. If you wish to shed a few pounds, mix and match the recipes and portions, according to the carbs. With each recipe made from low-carb foods, and under 500 calories each, the choices are huge. Why Calorie Counting is a Lie Keeping calories low should not involve taking out a book and writing down every calorie of food you eat.

That gets real boring, real fast. You simply need to know what types of foods can easily be burned off and which ones, cannot. One of the highest forms of calories that is difficult to unload, is sugar. Look at any label and you will see this word. According to the American Heart Association, no more than 100 calories of sugar should make up a grown woman's diet in one day. This amounts to 6 teaspoons.