How to lower your cholesterol without drugs
Trans fats and saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol levels. A diet rich in unsaturated fats, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables can lower them.
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The Mediterranean Diet — A Model for Men
The traditional Mediterranean diet is centuries old. It has flourished in rural regions of Greece and parts of southern Italy and France. Here are its 10 characteristic features:
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An abundance of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds and other plant foods
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An abundance of unrefined grains, such as whole-grain cereals and breads
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Olive oil as the major source of fat
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Moderate to large amounts of fish
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Fruit as the typical dessert, with sweets containing honey or sugar eaten several times a week
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Yogurt, cheese and other dairy products eaten daily in small to moderate amounts.
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Four or fewer eggs per week
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Moderate to large amount of poultry and small amounts of red meat
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A reliance on locally grown, fresh, minimally processed foods
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Moderate amounts of alcohol, usually wine with meals.
Foods that fight inflammation
Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish are thought to combat the inflammatory process.
No antibiotics for bronchitis
I am generally very healthy. But when I get bronchitis, the cough usually lasts 2 weeks. I used to get an antibiotic. My new doctor says I don’t need one. Is that right?
Restaurant meals: How to make them healthier
One can enjoy healthier restaurant food by following a few guidelines.
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