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Barley is good in helping to lower cholesterol. This is because of the soluble fiber naturally found in abundance in the grain. For every serving of barley, there is about 1 gram of soluble fiber, which helps the daily goal of 5-10 grams.
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How barley helps in bettering health?
for the treatment of cholesterol, constipation or colon cancer While barley water hydrates and reduces fever
Can you get cholesterol from vegetables?
no there is no cholesterol in veggies if there is there is only good cholesterol in it.
What are some cholesterol lowering supplements?
Whole grains like oats and barley can effectively lower your cholesterol. Fish oil is generally associated with heart health. Artichoke extract does seem to be associated with lowering cholesterol as well. http://www.naturalcholesterolsupplements.com/
Which foods do you recodmend to lower cholesterol?
Grains such as oats and barley, lentils, beans, and almonds are examples of foods to lower you cholesterol. Vegetables are also a wise choice when trying to lower your cholesterol. Try to stay away from saturated fats as much as possible.
Does safflower increase your cholesterol?
First of all, there is good cholesterol and not as good cholesterol. What people generally call cholesterol refers to the low density cholesterol that comes from animal fats. The 'good' cholesterol comes mostly from plants and is considered high density. Since safflower comes from a plant source, it is in the good category, so it does not increase your bad cholesterol.
Where can I find more information on what is good cholesterol?
Good cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol in your blood that is healthy for you, as opposed to unhealthy cholesterol which can harm your body if you have too much in your system. Find more information about good and bad cholesterol at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030
Why is hdl cholesterol the good cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol because is flows in the bloodstream and removes harmful cholesterol from the areas in which it doesn't belong. If you have high HDL levels of cholesterol it will reduce your chance of getting heart disease.
Where can I find out more about what is good cholesterol?
www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030 is a webpage all about cholesterol and how to get good cholesterol. It makes you understand cholesterol, shows you how to set your target cholesterol, and gives you other links to further your knowledge.
I have a cholesterol reading of 6.6 the good cholesterol is 2.45 is this bad?
i am in risk my cholesterol is 6.6
What is the good form of cholesterol?
High-density lipoprotein, or hdl is known as good cholesterol.
Is there any food that can lower my cholesterol?
Try foods like Barley and other whole grains, Apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits. These foods are high in fiber so they can help lower your cholesterol.
Is barley water benificial to the kidneys?
Yes. Barley water is good for Kidneys as well as good for urinary infections.
