Lecture : MEDICAL_TODAY_ STROKE PREVENTION

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Eight diet rules will give you a healthy heart: go whole grain and take breakfast. The cholesterol-lowering benefits of foods rich in soluble fiber, such as oats,legumes, nuts, some fruits, and psyllium, have been. A whole grain breakfast cereal is a great way to start the day. A study in finland found that regular breakfast improves blood cholesterol levels and reduces intake of saturated and total fats: use the right fats- saturated fats raise undesirable ldl or bad cholesterol and add to weight gain. *replace fatty cuts of meat with lean meat. Margarines made with cholesterol-lowering plant stanols or sterols are now available in some countries in asia. *limit deep-fried foods, baked goods, and dishes made with palm oil to no more than twice a week: watch the cholesterol- experts recommend restricting cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams daily. Stick to low-fat dairy products and lean meat. Avoid organ meats such as liver and kidney.

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