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MAKING
CHANGE
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change is much more satisfying when you can measure your progress.
Knowing
what you eat and how it affects your health is important to your
pursuit
of a heart healthy lifestyle. |
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EAT MORE FOODS
HIGH IN COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES AND DIETARY FIBRE
Complex
carbohydrates are the starches found in bread, cereal, pasta, grains
like
rice and barley, legumes like lentils, peas and beans, and certain
vegetables
like potatoes. These
foods are the foundation of healthy eating because they are nutritious
and low in fat, and can be good sources of dietary fibre.
People
whose diet is rich in complex carbohydrates and fibre seem less likely
to develop heart disease. Studies even indicate that certain types of
dietary
fibre can help reduce the level of blood cholesterol By eating
whole-grain
bread and cereal products, along with a variety of fruits, vegetables
and
legumes, you'll get plenty of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre. |
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ACHIEVE AND
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Excess
weight, especially in the abdominal region, can cause your blood
cholesterol
to rise. If you are overweight, a balanced, low-calorie, low-fat diet
combined
with an adequate amount of exercise will help you achieve and maintain
a healthy weight. |
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a heart healthier way of living, in addition to eating well, pursue
regular
physical activity, avoid smoking, and keep stress in check. |
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EAT LESS FAT,
ESPECIALLY SATURATED FAT
A diet
rich in fat, especially saturated fat, is one of the factors that
contribute
significantly to increasing blood cholesterol. Cutting down on fat,
padicularly
saturated fat, is by far the most important step in changing your
eating
habits. Saturated fats are found mainly in foods of animal origin such
as meat, poultry and unskimmed dairy products. They are also found in
so-called
tropical oils like palm & coconut oil & in hydrogenated
vegetable
fats like shortening and margarine. |
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| Reduce
Dietary Cholesterol |
| Learn
More About Cholesterol |
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