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Lower cholesterol the easy way
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This handy guide to cholesterol is unique, including listings of cholesterol counts for thousands of everyday food stuffs.
Cholesterol Counter is the easy way to monitor your cholesterol. With a clear introductory section on what cholesterol actually is and how you can lower it, followed by fat and cholesterol counts for all common foods, this is an indispensable guide. Interspersed with interesting factoids this book dispels any myths and gives practical advice on how to lower your cholesterol in a sensible way.
Factual information is clearly laid out in table format, making it quick to compare similar food products and adopt simple dietary changes to help reduce the chance of heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel problems. This is the perfect book for those following a diet plan who have previously had a high fat intake and are looking to lower their cholesterol.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book because I'm anxious to keep my cholesterol at healthy levels after stopping taking statins. The book is very deceptive - a quick flick through the pages reveals table after table of foodstuffs and figures, with a little narrative accompanying each table describing the qualities of the food group in question. However, the first 100 pages contains an extremely useful and clear explanation of a large variety of diet-related topics, not simply cholesterol, making this a good, concise guide to healthy eating in general. There is, of course, an emphasis on cholesterol, what it is in its different forms, and how it affects the cardio vascular system, but there is also a large amount of information on other aspects. Different types of fat are explained, their importance in maintaining a healthy body, and how they are best obtained. The main emphasis is on the benefits of the `Mediterranean Diet', although GI (Glycaemic Index) is also touched upon, with clear explanations of all the major constituents of diet - fat, carbohydrate, fibre, vitamins - and how we can improve our overall health by making some easy adjustments and without compromising variety. This isn't a weight-loss book by any means, but tactics for reducing weight and the importance of maintaining diversity in food choices are included. The role of alcohol, exercise and smoking are also discussed, and the information appears to be very up-to-date.
Personally, I would have been happy just to have that first 100 pages as a book in itself. Being normal paperback book size, rather than pocket-size, means it is less portable and practical as some of the other Collins guides, so the tables may be of more use when planning menu ideas rather than as a handy reference when out shopping. Definitely worth a look for anyone wanting to know how they can be proactive in keeping healthy cholesterol levels, and healthy generally!
Personally, I would have been happy just to have that first 100 pages as a book in itself. Being normal paperback book size, rather than pocket-size, means it is less portable and practical as some of the other Collins guides, so the tables may be of more use when planning menu ideas rather than as a handy reference when out shopping. Definitely worth a look for anyone wanting to know how they can be proactive in keeping healthy cholesterol levels, and healthy generally!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great little book especially for those who need to keep track of saturated fats ie to maintain/lower chlesterol levels. Highly recommend this essential little book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just had a shock diagnosis of severe cardio vascular disease but not high cholesterol I needed every bit of advice to reduce my cholesterol to very low levels as my condition is inoperable. I found this little book very helpful indeed and would recommend it both for the opening info and the tables which I refer to all the time. They helped me take a more informed and rational approach to my diet which was already pretty good.
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Keeps me on my toes!
I have high cholesterol and I find it difficult to keep up with my eating plan because I love fatty food! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dark Horse
Recommended: Very Helpful, Clear, and Concise.
This excellent little book offers very helpful, clear, and concise information to any reader(s) concerned about or interested in changing their cholesterol (which could be useful... Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Murrell
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Indepth book, needs a good read to get the hang of it. Hopefully will help when shopping as handbag sized for the wife.
Published on 8 May 2009 by S. Alders
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