Basic Diet to Reduce Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a dangerous substance in regard to cardiovascular disease and neurological diseases. In order to reduce cholesterol you should have a good body performance and an overall nutritional care. Given the fact that each person has a different profile and that there are several types of cholesterol, we suggest a diet that helps reduce bad LDL cholesterol as well as weight.In order to follow this diet correctly, you should only choose a menu, try to choose a different one every day, and follow it step by step.
Breakfast and mid afternoon snack:
Menu 1
* A glass of skimmed milk, decaffeinated coffee, tea or herbal tea.
* Two whole-wheat toast spread with light jam.
Menu 2
* Fruit juice.
* Fresh fruit.
* Skimmed yogurt.
Menu 3
* Decaffeinated coffee.
* Yogurt with cereals (except if you have a high level of triglycerides).
Lunch:
Menu 1
* Vegetable soup.
* Red meat (beef).
* Vegetable salad.
Menu 2
* Mashed potatoes.
* Grilled fish with carrot or pumpkin.
Menu 3
* Lentils cooked with peppers and carrots.
* Chicken with peppers and tomatoes.
* Skimmed yogurt.
Menu 4
* Vegetable soup.
* Grilled fish.
Menu 5
* Eggplant cooked as wished.
* Grilled fish fillet.
Menu 6
* Spaghetti with tomato sauce (no cheese).
* Grilled turkey fillet with tomato and spinach.
Menu 7
* Vegetable salad.
* Grilled fish.
Menu 8
* Vegetable soup.
* An oven baked breaded meat fillet.
* Skimmed yogurt.
Dinner:
Menu 1
* Tomato stuffed with tuna.
* Fish with tomato.
Menu 2
* Boiled spinach.
* Pumpkin Souffle (Pumpkin mixed with two beaten egg whites and baked in the oven).
* Vegetable salad.
Menu 3
* Vegetable soup.
* Chicken with mashed potatoes.
Menu 4
* Asparagus.
* Brown rice with seafood.
Menu 5
* Beet pie.
* Fish cooked with onions.
Menu 6
* Boiled beans with potatoes.
* A small plate with pasta or two pizza slices with cheese.
* Te.
Menu 7
* Boiled corn.
* Chicken with salad.
Menu 8
* Boiled or blanched asparagus.
* Fish (cooked as wished).
Apart from these menus, we suggest some of the following ideas to make this diet more effective and to help you enjoy the results.
* Drink a liter and a half or two liters of water a day.
* If you become constipated you can take a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil on an empty stomach.
* Meals can be served with a small piece of bread or with two slices of brown bread.
* Avoid using large quantities of salt, as salt should always be taken moderately.
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