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Articles & Books From Molly Siple
Delicious, easy recipes backed by the latest science on lowering cholesterol Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies gives you the tools you need to make simple, healthy meals for managing cholesterol. More than 120 recipes—including 40 that are brand new in this edition—are here to fill your plate with delicious food that your taste buds and your heart will thank you for.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-23-2022
If you're adopting a low-cholesterol lifestyle, you'll need to rethink your food-shopping habits: Know which fruits and vegetables are most beneficial, and look for high-fiber foods. Also, become intimate with cholesterol and saturated-fat content in common foods so that you'll automatically make the healthiest choices.
Article / Updated 04-27-2023
Soluble fiber, found in various foods, helps soak up cholesterol and eliminate it from the body. The ten most commonly recommended sources are listed here in alphabetical order. Make sure that you buy and eat these foods regularly:
Asparagus
Barley
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Green beans
Gr
Article / Updated 07-10-2023
When low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) oxidizes, it's more likely to lead to the accumulation of plaque on artery walls. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants helps prevent this. Here's a list of great foods to shop for, starting with the best.
Blueberries
Wate
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Adopting a low-cholesterol diet means knowing how to shop for quality foods. Whether you prefer a supermarket, farmers market, or gourmet stores, here are some guidelines to set you on the low-cholesterol path:
Check the ingredient list on labels and avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
To help you budget your cholesterol quota for the day, refer to this list of cholesterol amounts, in milligrams (mg), in common recipe ingredients. Check with your doctor to determine your ideal daily cholesterol amount, so you'll better know how to plan your meals.
Almonds (most recommended) and all nuts, any amount: 0 mg
Beef, broiled lean ground, 3.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Limiting the amount of saturated fat in your low-cholesterol diet is a vitally important aspect of preventing heart disease through nutrition. Be a saturated-fat sleuth by knowing where it is and isn't, starting with this list of common foods. Check with your doctor to determine your "acceptable" daily amount of saturated fat intake, and then adjust your menu accordingly.