Monday, October 17, 2011

Super Healthy Snacks

edamame


You currently do not have much time but want membaut healthy snack? Although busy, you can enjoy delicious snacks that help you control your body's cholesterol levels, as follows:


- Skim milk and cocoa

Research on Spanish produce, snacks volunteers who choose skim milk mixed with cocoa for a month has decreased bad cholesterol or low density lipoprotein (LDL) by 14 percent, while the good cholesterol or high density lipoprotein (HDL) rose 5 percent. That's thanks to the antioxidant polyphenol content in cocoa.


- Edamame

Edamame soy protein. In many studies, soy protein shown to be useful for lowering LDL cholesterol levels by 10 percent and total cholesterol to 7 per cent, if consumed regularly. Steamed edamame without adding salt.


- Nuts

Not only raise the ratio of HDL cholesterol, nuts also lowered triglycerides, so good for heart health. Similarly, the reported Archives of Internal Medicine. Eat a third cup of nuts every day.

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