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1) Almonds and cholesterolAlmonds are high in fat, but it is unsaturated fat. This type of fat does not increase the risk of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol.In moderation, the American Heart Association (AHA) note that unsaturated fats may improve a person’s blood cholesterol status.In addition, almonds contain no cholesterol.A study from 2005 suggests that consuming almonds may:increase vitamin E levels in the plasma and red blood cellslower overall cholesterol levelsAccording to these researchers, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help stop the oxidization process that causes cholesterol to clog the arteries.Further studies have found similar results.Authors of...

1. Improve Cardiac HealthOats contain a powerful fiber called beta-glucan that helps lower cholesterol levels. Beta-glucan is the main component of the soluble fiber in oats, and it reduces bad cholesterol without affecting the levels of good cholesterol. The antioxidants in oats (avenanthramides and phenolic acids) work along with vitamin C to prevent LDL oxidation, which can also cause heart disease .Oat bran also contains vitamin E, another nutrient for heart health. More interestingly, oat bran contains more fiber (15 to 26 percent) than oatmeal (7 percent). In one study, oat bran intake was linked to 12 percent decrease in...

It's simpler than you might imagine learning how to cut sugar from your diet. But that doesn't mean it's easy. If you are addicted to sugar, your sugar habit might put up a fight. So, how do you start? There are three simple ways to eat less sugar, but you should really start by cleaning out your pantryan DeFigio has great advice about cutting sugar from your diet. DeFigio is the author of Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies. He talked to me about the signs of sugar addiction and about the first steps anyone can take to live a low...

Cereal can be the centerpiece of a healthy breakfast that includes complex carbohydrates, fruit, protein, and dairy. But you have to be choosy to find the healthiest breakfast cereals and avoid processed grains, sugars, and fat.The breakfast cereal aisle at the grocery store is loaded with colorful boxes featuring cute characters to attract kids. They also are tagged with claims such as "whole grains" or "reduced sugar" aimed to reassure adults. In fact, many of them are still just puffed candy in a box, with a few vitamins added to make them seem healthful. How do you know which ones...

1Researchers at the University of Utah started tracking the start and finish times of people running marathons.They found that if you start running marathons at the age of 19, you will become faster year by year until you reach your peak at the age of 27.2After 27 years of age, however, you will be confronted with the harsh reality of losing your speed. You will become slower and slower and slower and slower... You get the picture. You will slow down until you are back to running the same speed that you were at age 19.In other words, you reach...