Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of excessive toxins -- cholesterol being one of them.
Here are 23 foos that are known busters harmful low density cholesterol and help you improve your high density cholesterol for a healthy heart.
Eating foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and essential nutrients are some of the healthiest ways to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (good cholesterol), says Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior cardiovascular and thoracic consultant surgeon at Gleneagles Hospitals.
Consuming certain foods has been proven to help lower cholesterol levels, thus helping you to avoid cholesterol medications or take a lower dose of medicines. Read on to learn more.
'Control your A, B, C and D.' 'A is A1C, keep your A1C below 7 per cent.' 'B is blood pressure, so keep your blood pressure at 130/ 80 or at least below 140/ 90.' 'C is cholesterol. The bad cholesterol is the LDL cholesterol, and it should be kept below 100, preferably below 70 or 50.' 'D is discipline like diet, exercise, sleep, no smoking, etc.' 'People with diabetes who follow A, B, C and D can live up to even 100 years of age without any complications.'
In 2026, try and include these 10 crucial foods in your diet.
'Think of the brain like a machine, and Alzheimer's is like rust.'
'Like a rusty machine breaks down, a rusty brain also breaks down. And when it breaks down, you have memory loss, cognitive issues and so on.'
'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'
A new study has revealed that two chocolate bars daily lowers cholesterol levels and also controls high blood pressure.
Fasting refers to deliberately or consciously going without food or beverages -- or avoiding them altogether -- for a fixed length of time to boost health.
Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.
'Making sure that you're getting enough sleep, that your weight is maintained correctly and you exercise regularly.'
The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'
'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
Cholesterol has long been associated with poor eating choices. But new US guidelines say that dietary cholesterol has very little impact on one's health.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani offers expert advice on how to alter your diet and lifestyle so that you can remain healthy.
Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.
An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.
Here are 30 foods that can help you get a great, glowing complexion. Check it out.
A lot more frequency and a lot less quantity seems to be the latest health mantra when it comes to your diet, according to research.
A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.
Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.
Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?
'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'
It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.
rediffGURU Niharikka Budhwani offers advice on how to correct lifestyle disorders with the right diet and nutrition.
These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.
The company has received final approval for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Antara (Fenofibrate) capsules in 30 mg and 90 mg strengths from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin Ltd said in a statement.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fats, to not more than 2 per cent to make the country free from the industrially-produced trans-fats by 2022, a year-ahead of the WHO guidelines, the regulator said in a statement.
Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how fruits like apples, guavas and cherries can help manage blood sugar levels.
Never reheat fats and oils. Add less salt while cooking.
The right food choices can help reduce anxiety and stress, says Chef Prabhakar Nagraj.
A healthy, positive, attitude is a big booster to build a healthier immune system which benefits your overall health, says Dr Girdhar Gyani.
If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.
Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.
The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.
Start the day with some whole grains or oats. Include a good source of fibre-containing food with every meal or snack.
Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
