Laurel on Health Food

ChefMD® recently wrote that broccoli is capable of lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. University of Hawaii research identified a cancer-preventing compound, indole-3-carbinol, in broccoli that is also good for the heart.  Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) forms when you eat broccoli and it begins a reaction that [...]

Cooking Light Magazine says the antioxidants found in wine vary with the year and region. However, two nutritional benefits of wine remain constant:
Potassium - helps maintain the body’s fluid balance
Alcohol - may help raise HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce blood clots, and lower blood pressure
Drink your favorite wine in moderation (that’s no more than 1-2 [...]

Kauai Garden Island News reports that goat cheese and goat milk are a healthier choice than cow’s milk. In comparison, goat cheese is easier on our digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol, and fat. Goat cheese also contains calcium, protein, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin K, thiamin, and niacin.
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine states [...]

After reviewing my research on healthy foods and cholesterol from this year I came up with the top 14 Foods that Lower Cholesterol.

1. Whole grains and oats - a five-year Insulin Resistance Athersclerosis Study showed that people whose diets contain the most whole grains “had the thinnest carotid artery walls and showed the slowest progression [...]

SeattlePI.com reports that a research chemist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that a compound in blueberries (pterostilbene) may help lower cholesterol as effectively as commercial drugs with fewer side effects.
The research chemist, Agnes Rimando said, “we are excited to learn that blueberries, which are already known to be rich in healthy compounds, may [...]