Plaque Build-Up In Mice Decreased By Consumption Of Genetically Engineered Tomatoes

For the first time, genetically engineered tomato plants produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012. In the study, mice that ate the freeze-dried, ground tomatoes had less inflammation and reduced atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries)…

How Dietary Fat Regulates Cholesterol Absorption

Buttery shrimp. Fried eggs. Burgers and fries.

As Part Of A Heart-Healthy Diet, Eating Lean Beef Daily Can Help Lower Cholesterol

A new study published in the January 2012 edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that beef can play a role in a cholesterol-lowering diet, despite commonly held beliefs. The study found that diets including lean beef every day are as effective in lowering total and LDL “bad” cholesterol as the “gold standard” of heart-healthy diets (DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)…

Green Tea May Lower "Bad" Cholesterol, New Analysis

A new analysis of published studies finds that consuming green tea, either as a beverage or in capsule form, is linked to significant but modest reductions in total and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, but the researchers found no link with HDL or “good” cholesterol and triglycerides. Dr Olivia J…

Soy Protein Improves Lipid Profile In Healthy Individuals

A new study published online in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that soy protein compared to dairy milk protein supplementation improves the lipid profile in healthy individuals. This study investigated the effect of soy and milk protein supplementation on lipids compared with carbohydrate among healthy adults…

Greater Decrease In LDL Levels Found In Diets Combining Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Than In Low Saturated Fat Diets

A new study, published in the August 24/31 issue of JAMA, has found that a diet combining foods with cholesterol-lowering properties can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) more effectively than a low saturated fat diet…

Greater Decrease In LDL Levels Found In Diets Combining Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Than In Low Saturated Fat Diets

A new study, published in the August 24/31 issue of JAMA, has found that a diet combining foods with cholesterol-lowering properties can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) more effectively than a low saturated fat diet…

Children’s Long Term Heart Health May Be Improved By School Intervention

Middle school students who were offered healthier cafeteria food, more physical education and lessons about health choices improved their cholesterol levels and resting heart rates, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2011 Scientific Sessions. “This four-year school intervention in Ann Arbor, Mich…

Dispelling Myths Surrounding Dietary Cholesterol

This week at Experimental Biology (EB) 2011 in Washington, D.C., long-standing beliefs about dietary cholesterol intake and cardiovascular disease risk were examined as part of a scientific symposium and a variety of poster presentations…

New Study Shows Large Eggs Are 14 Percent Lower In Cholesterol And 64 Percent Higher In Vitamin D

According to new nutrition data from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), eggs are lower in cholesterol than previously thought. The USDA-ARS recently reviewed the nutrient composition of standard large eggs, and results show the average amount of cholesterol in one large egg is 185 mg, 14 percent lower than previously recorded…

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