• Be careful with cholesterol. So often we hear the warning. Presumably, people often mistakenly thought to cholesterol. Cholesterol is only regarded as an evil substance causes heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol is a type of material that looks almost identical to fat. If most of the food fat is triglycerides, the cholesterol is the rest. Triglycerides itself is a bond between the glycerol with three fatty acids.
• In the body, dietary fat intake was taken to the liver (liver) to be converted into cholesterol. Similarly, the cholesterol from food. Because it is still in the form of fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in the liquid blood. For soluble and easily distributed throughout the body, cholesterol also create a bond with proteins and form a lipoprotein.
• Lipoprotein is then circulated throughout the body. Because it is still full of cholesterol, the lipoprotein binding her little protein, so that its density is low (low density lipoprotein / LDL). Arriving at the cell body, cholesterol is used to build cell walls, so that reduced cholesterol content. This makes the protein is relatively dominant, so that its density lipoprotein also increased (high density lipoprotein / HDL).
• On the way to leave the liver leading to all body tissues, the charge of excessive LDL cholesterol in very easily scattered along the blood vessels. As a result, there was a narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Because of that, then known as LDL ‘bad cholesterol‘.

]]> http://www.magusagora.org/kick-controlling-cholesterol.htm/feed 0 http://www.magusagora.org/recommends-limiting-cholesterol.htm http://www.magusagora.org/recommends-limiting-cholesterol.htm#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:00:26 +0000 Brandon http://www.magusagora.org/?p=380 Sometimes, our bodies produce cholesterol exceeds the number we need. Usually this happens when we eat lots of fatty foods. When that happens, the cholesterol will accumulate in the walls of the arteries and causes blockage of blood vessels that can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Especially if you narrow the blockage of blood flow to the brain. From the research, the US-NCEP (National Cholesterol Education Project), men aged 20 to 30 years that excess blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) risk of dying from 2 to 3.5 times greater of a heart attack than men age healthy cholesterol levels. In addition, they also have a life expectancy of 4-9 times shorter.

In addition to obesity, atherosclerosis is a major factor triggers high levels of LDL. Still according to the NCEP, LDL levels that exceed 160 mg / dl, increase the risk of narrowing of blood vessels 2.5-fold. To prevent the rise of bad cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends limiting cholesterol intake from food is less than 300 mg per day. This is because, the body can synthesize cholesterol from saturated fat. For that, limit your fat intake no more than 30 percent of the adequacy of calories, maximum 1/3-nya is saturated fat.

• Red. Example: Tomato and Watermelon. Vegetables and fruits red is known to contain lycopene, a substance that acts to maintain cell health and can reduce the risk of cancer.
• Orange. Example: Carrot and Mango. Owned orange fruits and vegetables indicate the presence of alpha and beta-carotene content. Two types of these nutrients if consumed enough, would be beneficial to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
• Yellow. Example: Orange and Papaya. Fruits yellow known to contain vitamin C is good to protect body cells. It also contains betacryptoxanthin, one component of carotenoids.
• Green. Example: Vegetables broccoli, cabbage, bok choi, and brussel sprouts. The green color signifies the vegetable content of sulforaphane, isothiocyanates, and indoles, which according to Heber to stimulate the liver to make components that can break down cancer-causing chemicals.
• White greenness. Example: garlic, onions, celery, and pears. White-colored foods contain lots of flavonoids that can protect cell membranes.

Carbohydrates are not something to be feared. What is important, you need to know the types of carbohydrates are “safe” for consumption. There are two kinds of carbohydrates, namely simplex and complex carbohydrates. Carbohydrate simplex is rapidly absorbed carbohydrates that the body, because it is in the form of sugar granules that contain glucose and is readily absorbed. Which includes among other simplex carbohydrate sugar, palm sugar, and corn sugar. Foods that contain carbohydrates simplex, namely milk, candy, and cookies. Unlike the simplex carbohydrate, complex carbohydrate is digested and absorbed slowly, so that sugar levels rise slowly in the body. Carbohydrates of this type also contain more fiber and vitamins. Examples of complex carbohydrates such as rice, bread, potatoes, corn, and pasta.

Well, in a balanced nutritional diet, which is consumed complex carbohydrates. However, do not mean all carbohydrates bad simplex. Importantly, limiting intake. One of the fixed simplex carbohydrate can be consumed is milk which is a source of calcium and vitamin D. Can choose low-fat milk is now sold.

Milk, cheese, and ice cream are usually highly avoided by us who are dieting. But this trick can actually backfire. Because research has shown, the body will burn more fat when the supply of adequate calcium in the body. But this does not mean we can simply rely on calcium supplements for the body burn more fat. What we need to do based on expert dietary advice is to enjoy a safe dairy products like low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt.

• Considering body weight every day.

When we weigh every day, it is a sign of boredom we experience in undergoing weight-loss program. If we are determined to eliminate the 0.5 to 1 kg per week, you should weigh at the end of the week. It would be more motivating than a day up the weight scales.

• Avoiding sports.

If we do not exercise the greatest burden of the desire to lose weight is the food we choose. Meanwhile, when we complete the diet program with exercise, we can still enjoy the food that we like. What we need to do is to find exercise that actually we sukai.Jika exercising on a treadmill feels uncomfortable, try to dance, bicycling, or swimming. Even just walking can be easily cleared the pile of fat in the body.

1. If you want to lose weight while living an on the go lifestyle there are a few steps to follow. First you want to walk when possible you do not need to jog just walk.

Take a walk around the neighborhood. Jump on the trampoline with the kids. Try to get a least a little bit of physical activity.

2. You will need to eat a lot of cereal including oatmeal, tuna on wheat with a little mayonnaise, fish, grains, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables.

This is the plain oatmeal add some honey and cinnamon for taste. Use skim milk with your cereal. You can eat small amounts of the cereal high in sugar. But mostly cherrios.

You will need to cut out most starches. Try to limit these. Snack on fresh fruit and veggies or granola bars. Eat fish at dinner baked or salads with low fat dressing.

3. You can still eat at fast food restaurants just eat a little healthier.
Eat a grilled chicken salad with low fat dressing and drink water or a diet soda. Or eat a sandwich on wheat with lots of vegetables and turkey with low fat dressing or none at all.

You can enjoy some of those high fat foods occasionally just not daily. Limit yourself to one every two weeks. Watch the pounds begin to shed.

Of course, the common denominator is always proper diet and exercise, which not only aid in weight loss, but also keep a body healthy.

Of course you’ve heard this before – the challenge is to follow through. Others have lost weight by following these simple guidelines, and so can you.

1. Set small, realistic goals. If you have a lot of weight to lose, try for 5 pounds, relax a bit and then go for 5 more.

2. Start a regular exercise program and stick with it.

3. Sneak in extra exercise in addition to your regular program. Park at the far end of the parking lot and walk; take the stairs instead of the elevator.

4. Eat healthy fats from nuts, seeds and olive oil, and high-fiber foods such as vegetable salads and whole-grain pastas.

5. Choose foods that you like. Learn to prepare healthful, low-calorie foods that taste good by checking healthy cook books for new recipes. Eating well doesn’t have to mean eating dull

6. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. This way, your body starts to increase its metabolism so that calories are burned faster. Also, mini-meals can prevent overeating.

7. Plan ahead. Keep the fridge stocked with healthful food and you’ll be less likely to run out for high-calorie, high-fat junk food.

8. Determine your favorite snack time and be sure to have plenty of healthful options available when you get hungry.

9. Keep a food diary. This will help you pinpoint where you can improve your diet.

Function
1. Raw food diets and health spas cater to individuals who are seeking an introduction to a raw food lifestyle, who are seeking treatment for long-term illnesses such as diabetes or who are seeking an intensive detox. Some spas even offer various forms of therapy, spiritual connection, relaxation and healing.

Types
2. In addition to the typical spa setting, you will find raw food retreats, meditation centers, educational centers, do-it-yourself resorts, bed and breakfast inns and detox retreats. In addition, the types of detox programs vary, from living food and vegetarianism to water and juice fasting.

Geography
3. Raw food diets and health spas are springing up all over the United States. California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Hawaii, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Washington, Virginia, New Mexico and Michigan boast top-notch spas.

Time Frame
4. The length of the program at a raw food diets and health spa varies greatly. Whether you simply want to spend a day or have 4 weeks to invest, you can find a program that fits your schedule.

Benefits
5. A vast range of topics are covered at raw food diets and health spas. Depending on the type of retreat you choose, you will learn how to develop healthy raw food habits, how to rebuild your health, how to overcome bad habits, how to prepare raw food, how to create and maintain an organic garden and much more.

Function
Health and weight loss spas have one main function–to help people regain control of their lives by strengthening their minds, bodies and spirits.

Types
Health and weight loss spas come in a handful of different types. Fitness and weight loss spas are the most basic kind. They specialize in teaching people how to exercise properly and incorporate it into their daily lives. They also offer group exercise classes, nutritional classes, hiking, biking and a healthy menu.

Cleansing and fasting spas are designed to help people who are ailing from various conditions and diseases. A big part of their programs revolve around eating raw, organic fruits and vegetables in their natural state and in juices. The blends of juices that are given are specifically designed to cleanse the body of toxins.

Women-only weight loss centers offer a series of programs dealing with problems ranging from weight loss to diabetes to polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Time Frame
The purpose of the spa determines how long a person might stay there. Generally speaking, spas offer programs that last from seven days to four weeks. The longer programs are set up for people who are really in need of help. These might be people who are obese, have never exercised before or have an ailment like type II diabetes.

Features
Health and weight loss spas generally have similar features. They are fully staffed by several practitioners or instructors who facilitate people through the experience. Each one of these specialists have a unique talent or ability that they bring to the table. Professionals who work in spas include massage therapists, facial technicians, nutritionists and a handful of instructors who specialize in personal training, wellness coaching, yoga, Pilates and group exercise.

Health and weight loss spas are often located at scenic locations in the mountains or alongside beaches. Reservations have to be made to stay at the resorts. They can cost anywhere from $1,200 for a three-day stay up to almost $12,000 for a full month.

Hilton Head Health
Hilton Head Health, also known as H3l, is a premier resort located off the coast of South Carolina. It offers a relaxed feel that focuses on fitness programs, cooking classes, stress management and motivation. In 2007 and 2008, H3I was heralded by the Today Show as one of the top five U.S. health spas. Guests who visit the resort can expect to lose seven to 14 lbs in two weeks and those who stay three to four weeks can expect to lose 15 to 30 pounds, the resort claims.

Benefits
Time spent at a health and weight loss spa can actually be a life changing event for someone. In addition to weight loss, a visitor can expect to be more energized, more motivated, more relaxed and have a completely new outlook on life.

Expert Insight
Make sure to go into a health and weight loss spa for the right reasons. The whole idea is to leave there mentally prepared to live the rest of your life happily with high energy levels. This means that bad habits of the past are no longer going to be a problem. Returning home just to eat bad foods again and stop exercising defeats the purpose of going in the first place. It is all about making a lasting lifestyle change.

Exercise
1. Weight-loss health spas, not surprisingly, feature highly structured exercise regimens. They may have a targeted specialization, such as yoga or hiking, but will still feature several types of exercise. Exercise classes will take up at least several hours of the day, and you may be able to take additional, optional classes. The classes focus on both aerobic exercise and strength training.

Diet
2. Calorie-restrictive diets are another common feature of weight-loss health spas. Some may have specialty food programs, such as low carbohydrate, vegetarian, detox, or macrobiotic. Others may simply have tasty, low-calorie meals. Meals at weight-loss health spas are cooked by professional chefs who focus on nutrition and health. Weight-loss health spas also feature classes on healthy cooking and eating, including recipes and tips, to enable you to continue dietary changes in your daily life.

Beauty Treatments
3. Beauty treatments are also included at weight-loss health spas. Services will vary by spa, but they often include facials, saunas, massages, and spa treatments. The treatments are part of a general relaxation and pampering routine.

Relaxation & Meditation
4. Many weight-loss health spas offer classes focused on relaxation, meditation, and de-stressing techniques. Along with relaxing yoga exercises and use of the sauna, you might find classes on relaxation to help you deal with the frustrations in your life that may cause you to gain weight.

Group Talks
5. Group talks or discussions are a common way for weight-loss health spas to help participants overcome the habits that contribute to weight issues. A speaker may give tips or practical advice; or a group may discuss techniques with one another.