Cholesterol, Arteriosclerosis

factors causing cholesterol, arteriosclerosis:

• diet high in saturated fats found in milk, cheese, egg yolk, sausages, meat and its derivatives
• trans fatty acids found in vegetables oils, margarine, sauces, industrial baked goods, fried food, etc.
• lack of vegetables antioxidants
• used of tobacco
• hypertension

increase food:

• fruits
• whole grain
• legumes
• vegetables
• nuts
• fiber
• garlic
• oils; unsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil, corn oil, soy oil
• antioxidant
• folates found in legumes and green leafy vegetables

reduce or eliminate food:

• saturated fatty acid
• trans fatty acid
• cholesterol
• meat
• cured cheese
• eggs
• dairy products
• proteins
• alcoholic beverages
• coffee
• white sugar
• salt