CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Cholesterol is a fat or lipids in the blood. Cholesterol in the blood flow and mixedbecause of the lipoproteins which are tiny particles of cholesterol and fat-coatedprotein. There are two main types of lipoproteins they are LDL (low density lipoprotein) and HDL(high density lipoprotein). If the excess LDL in the blood, it will accumulate, harden and clog blood flow. This willresult in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) or stroke.

Because hoarding plaq in blood vessels showed no significant symptoms, but insteadwe feel cheated by this state. To know this then we are obliged to check cholesterol toavoid dangerous consequences.

Some of the parameters and figures to consider when checking cholesterol can be seen in the following table:

If you feel the results table showing symptoms of something wrong, do the following tips:

1. Balanced lifestyle and avoid the risk of stress

2. Eating healthy foods and high in fiber. Reduce fatty foods to prevent obesity.

3. Immediately stop smoking. Smoking causes reduced blood vessel elasticity,increased hardening of the   arteries and trigger a stroke.

4. Reduce and avoid alcoholic beverages.

5. Regular exercise.

6. Avoid using illegal drugs.

7. Drink food supplement that is safe for long-term cholesterol reduction.

THE BENEFITS OF ALBUMIN IN THE DIET MENU

You are certainly familiar with the egg isn't it? Almost every day this oval object we can see in the market, homes, restaurants, and other places. Eggs have a high nutrition and the foods that can be obtained quickly to improve health and prevent diseases of degeneration due to aging.

However, many people avoid eggs because of worry about the high cholesterol content. Right, but a high cholesterol content was highly concentrated in egg yolks.

What about the content of egg white (albumin)? Egg whites are often included in the diet menu, including for lowering cholesterol levels.

Detailed information about egg whites is as follows:

Cholesterol
One egg contains about 213 mg of cholesterol concentrations in egg yolk. While the egg whites contain no cholesterol.

High Protein
Egg whites are one source of high protein easily available, in addition to other essential nutrient content. Egg whites also produce proteins that can be directly absorbed by the body. Unlike other protein sources like meat that must pass through a long process before it is absorbed the body.

Low Calorie
A single egg contains about 71 calories are concentrated in egg yolks. While calories are contained in the egg whites are very low. Those who were undergoing weight-loss diet programs usually incorporate the egg whites into the breakfast menu. Intake of egg white will give power without increasing the levels of calories and fat.

From the above benefits, it is reasonable to incorporate the egg whites in the daily diet menu to improve our health

CHILI FOR OUR HEALTH

You always eat chili? How would you feel then? Besides the spicy taste, of course you sweat right?
Results of laboratory studies in England found, the content of capsaicin in chili peppers which creates a feeling spicy, can kill cancer cells without damaging normal cells. That is why some cancer cases in Mexico and India, where people ate spicy food, fewer than Western countries, where people tend to not like spicy food.

This reason is reinforced by Dr. Khursheed Jeejeebhoy. Internist at the University of Toronto. He advocated the consumption of spicy food on a regular basis to improve the quality of health. According to him, eating spicy foods in moderation is good for your health by reducing the risk of cancer, lower cholesterol levels in the blood, can even stabilize the insulin levels in the blood. In a dose that is not excessive, spicy foods and even beneficial to your stomach.

For rural communities chilli plants are widely used as a healer. Some of them can heal wounds and its leaves can be used as a high fever reducer. Way to take a handful of leaves cayenne pepper, then mash until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon salad oil and mix both these ingredients until blended. After that herb paste on the crown or massaged on the entire body.

Here are Other Benefits of Chilli:

1. Chili can relieve runny nose and nasal congestion due to thin the mucus capsaicin
2. Able to minimize the risk of stroke, blood vessel blockage, impotence, and coronary heart disease. Due to regularly consume capsaicin, the blood will remain liquid and the crust of fat in blood vessels will not be formed.
3.  As a natural antibiotic.
4. Chili can relieve headaches and joint pains. Spicy capsaicin and heat generated will block the pain signal transmission from the central nervous system to the brain. So the pain will decrease and even disappear.
5. Chili may increase appetite pengkonsumsinya. Because capsaicin can stimulate the production of the hormone endorphin, a hormone that is able to evoke a sense of pleasure and happiness. Thus appetite increased.
6. Content of antioxidants can be used to overcome infertility (infertility), an aphrodisiac, and slow the aging process.
7. Cayenne fruit extract has inhibition on the growth of the fungus Candida Albicans, the fungus on the skin surface.
8. For rheumatic disorders and frostbite (pain due to cold finger).
9. Leaves can be milled to smeared on diseased area in order to cope with abdominal pain and ulcers.
10. Helps burn calories by 25%.
11. Provides calcium and phosphorous for the body.
12. Chilli produce vitamin C (more than oranges), and provitamin A (more than carrots), which is necessary for the body.

From the information above, it turns out very useful chili. However, it is recommended to not consume excessive chili, because not all the human stomach can withstand the heat of the chili flavor.
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CAFFEINE CAN CAUSE HYPERTENSION?

As we know, high blood pressure or hypertension is a dangerous disease that can cause heart disease and stroke. Many of the factors causing hypertension such as  heredity, age, salt, cholesterol, Obesity, Stress, smoking, alcohol or exercise less.  These factors can be controlled and some that can not be controlled, such as high blood pressure caused by hereditary factors. The factors above are common factors that are known to many people today. But one thing is somewhat surprising is that according to the study, caffeine could trigger a rise cholesterol in human blood. How is it happen?

In Netherlands a study shows that coffee can increase cholesterol up to 10 percent. This can happen if the coffee is drunk without immediately filtered and heated. With this increase in cholesterol, can be concluded that caffeine can cause high blood pressure. This is because cholesterol is up to 10% increase when we drink coffee. Not only that, caffeine can also cause a person difficulty sleeping, difficult to control emotions, difficulty concentrating, and caffeine can also indicated trigger cancer.

If this is true, then it's time to drink fresh coffee and not coffee that has been processed, with the first heated and boiled for some time. For fans of coffee, avoid drinking more than six cups of coffee a day. For those who have high blood pressure should drink one cup of coffee a day.

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CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL IN THE END OF THE YEAR

At each the end of the year, we usually consume a lot of meat because of Christmas holiday and new year, also  we have many  invitations in this end of year and  presenting a lot of various kinds of meat.  Of course we are always vigilant about increased cholesterol in our blood. As we know that the body contains of bad cholesterol is called LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) which fat can be attached to the blood vessels and  HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) as a good cholesterol that able to dissolve the fat content of LDL in the body. Normal cholesterol in the body is 160-200 mg, the accumulation of LDL content must be prevented in order to remain in their normal state. Here are some tips you can do to control your cholesterol:

Diet
Please Consumption of foods low in fat and cholesterol. For example by consuming milk without the fat and reduce the consumption of meat. Choose foods with unsaturated fat than saturated fat. Oil used for frying repeatedly can raise cholesterol levels, so, please reduce the consumption of fried foods.

Consumption of fiber
Consume more fiber foods such as wheat, beans, vegetables and fruits. These foods can absorb cholesterol in the blood and expelled from the body.

Consumption of antioxidants
Antioxidants found in many fruits such as oranges, strawberries, papaya, carrots, or pumpkin. Eat garlic regularly can lower cholesterol levels.

Avoid alcohol and smoking
With smoke or consume alcohol, would be easy to accumulate cholesterol in the bloodstream.

Sports
Exercise regularly according to age and ability. Keep your body weight remains the ideal.