Synopses & Reviews
This revised, updated edition presents hundreds of all natural solutions to high cholesterol, based on current guidelines from the National Institutes of Health.
Untreated high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Presenting the latest, most reliable information from medical research, this book shows how to improve one’s cholesterol profile and reduce, if not eliminate, the need for costly cholesterol lowering medications that can have serious side effects.
First released in 1996 and revised in 2001, Cholesterol Cures has been a perennial favorite. Now the experts at Prevention magazine, the nation’s number-one source of health information, have completely revised and updated this essential volume for the one out of five Americans with high blood cholesterol levels. This new edition:
· presents all the facts about natural remedies with cholesterol-lowering potential, from almonds and antioxidants to yoga and yogurt
· reveals current research findings on standby treatments such as fiber, niacin, and psyllium, as well as newer alternatives such as beta-sitosterol, pomegranate juice, and policosanol
· explains why some foods, once considered off-limits, actually help boost “good” cholesterol and lower “bad” cholesterol—and how chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, and even apple pie can actually benefit heart health
· details the fat and cholesterol content of 500 everyday foods
Synopsis
If you have high cholesterol, you probably understand the importance of improving your overall cholesterol profile. You may know, too, that diet and exercise are vital factors in the cholesterol equation.What you may not realize is that specific foods and nutritional supplements, along with certain physical activities and other lifestyle factors, have a direct correlation to healthy cholesterol levels. Research proves it! By introducing these natural remedies into your self-care regimen, you may be able to lower your cholesterol without drugs - safely, effectively, and for life.In this newly revised and updated edition of Cholesterol Cures by the Editors of Rodale Health Books, you'll discover what the latest research reveals about familiar remedies such as garlic, oats, and fish oil supplements, as well as more recent finds such as grape see extract, pomegranates, and coenzyme Q10. Even better, you'll learn what current studies have to say about "forbidden foods" like red meats, eggs, and dairy. Were you thinking they'd be gone for good? Think again! You can enjoy them as part of a healthy, cholesterol-friendly diet. Cholesterol Cures shows you how.Inside you'll find:
Healthy Indulgences - profiles of dietary treats with surprising cholesterol-lowering benefitsThe 500-Food Fat and Cholesterol Counter - to guide you to smart food choicesThe Breakthrough Menu Plan - to help you cut your cholesterol by 30 points in 30 days!About the Author
PREVENTION MAGAZINE—Americas leading healthy lifestyle publication, which is read by more than 11 million people monthly—has been covering the latest developments in health, fitness, nutrition, and medicine for more than 50 years. It is the nations most authoritative, trustworthy, and innovative source for practical health information.
WILLIAM P. CASTELLI, MD, the medical advisor for Cholesterol Cures, is adjunct associate professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and director of the Framingham Cardiovascular Institute. A former director of the groundbreaking Framingham Heart Study, he lives in eastern Massachusetts.