Lose Weight with Healthy Foods

Weight problems are associated with the level of cholesterol in the body and the lower the level of cholesterol in the body, the higher is the chance of controlling weight. Fatty substances are the root cause of higher cholesterol levels in the human body. Proper control of cholesterol is an effective strategy for better health. LDL cholesterol must be brought down to acceptable levels for control of cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol plaque formation is controlled by lower level of cholesterol and consequently the chances of getting heart attack and stroke are minimized.

Choosing the right and balanced foods improve health considerably and keeps the body weight under check. Consuming foods richer in fiber or starch controls cholesterol to a large extent and keeps the body weight under check at all times.

Recent studies have revealed that consuming some foods can actually reduce the level of cholesterol in the body and can be actively associated in diet foods. One such substance is Cholesterol Lowering Margarine available in the market which does not affect the good cholesterol but affects the levels of bad LDL cholesterol beneficial to the health of the body. Consumption of such substances can actively aid in the fight to control cholesterol.

Nuts like almonds and walnuts are also useful in controlling cholesterol levels as they contain high amounts of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids. Oats and barley also play a key role in lessening cholesterol level because of the presence of Beta Glucan, a highly soluble fiber that helps controlling cholesterol.

The omnipresent fruits and vegetables like apples, citrus, berries, carrots, apricots, leafy vegetables and sweet potatoes have high amounts of soluble fiber and pectin that help in controlling cholesterol to the maximum extent.

Olive oil helps to lower cholesterol as it is a mono unsaturated fatty acid. Extra virgin olive oil is comparatively better than the other olive oils available in the market.

FDA has recognized the potential of soy protein in controlling cholesterol and in the fight against heart disease. Soy based milk shakes are found to be more effective than the medications for weight loss and act effectively in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Such naturally occurring substances control cholesterol effectively without spending much on the medications available.

Researchers like Dr. James W. Anderson of Kentucky University have found the extensive uses of soy even though it may not have much effect on the waist line as compared to other nutrition plans available in the market for implementation. Recent studies have demonstrated that liquid meal replacements are also effective to control weight and cholesterol level. Dr. James W. Anderson and Dr. Lars H. Hole have conducted a study between soy based liquid meal replacements and milk based liquid meal replacements for weight loss over a period of 12 weeks. The soy group of people was given scan diet daily with fruits and vegetables where as people in the milk group where given slim fast with fruits, vegetables, chicken or lean meat in sufficient quantities. The participants in the study were asked to note down their tolerance level to the meal replacement, the amount of food consumed and the physical activities undertaken by them.  The study revealed that the participants lost about 8.5% of their initial body weight and the amount of liquid shakes consumed is less in case of soy group when compared to the milk group. This study clearly brings out the fact that weight loss is more by consuming liquid meal replacements as against the normal medications available in the market for weight loss. The soy group also showed a lower cholesterol level and reduction in triglyceride level as against the milk group which showed no change.

The above study by Dr. Anderson conclusively proves that soy protein is good at lowering cholesterol level along with weight loss, with the milk based shakes effective in weight loss and tolerated more by all people.

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