Cholesterol facts!

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I am so sorry, forgto to tahnk you again for your help and kindness as

allways! Jo.

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Joana, Do you like oatmeal? The following information was taken from the

Mayo Clinic website. Also, below is a result of a study done on cinnamon

intake. (I personally love oatmeal with cinnamon and splenda sprinkled on

top). Hope you find this information helpful:

Oatmeal contains a type of fiber that reduces your low-density lipoprotein

(LDL), the " bad " cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks

and strokes. This soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans,

brussel sprouts, apples, pears, psyllium, barley and prunes.

Soluble fiber appears to reduce your body's absorption of cholesterol from

the intestines. Gel-like soluble fiber binds bile (which contains

cholesterol) and dietary cholesterol so that the body excretes it.

Eating 1.5 cups of cooked oatmeal a day typically produces

cholesterol-lowering results. If you don't like plain oatmeal, try oat bran

or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.

Five to 10 grams of soluble fiber a day decreases LDL cholesterol by about 5

percent.

Cinnamon may reduce serum glucose, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and

LDL-cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Because cinnamon

would not contribute to caloric intake, those who have type 2 diabetes or

those who have elevated glucose, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, or total

cholesterol levels may benefit from the regular inclusion of cinnamon in

their daily diet. In addition, cinnamon may be beneficial for the remainder

of the population to prevent and control elevated glucose and blood lipid

levels.

K.