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There are two different types of cholesterol:

- HDL cholesterol, which is considered good for the body because it has a great ability to debug the arteries. The more of this type have cholesterol in the blood, the better.

- LDL cholesterol, this is considered bad, as it accumulates on the walls of the arteries and causes adverse effects. Tapping the arteries and restricts blood flow. Therefore, the lower the levels of this cholesterol, the better.

Have high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to serious diseases such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen), etc.

Because of this, it is important by all means reduce the bad cholesterol that we have in the body. Therefore, we show 6 home remedies to help you achieve this, pay attention.

1. Prepare a healing juice with 1 tablespoon of barley, 1 tablespoon oat bran 2 tablespoons, chopped 1 apple, 1 and 1 / 2 cup of water and a teaspoon of honey. You blend all ingredients and drink in the morning.

2. Mix 1 tablespoon of corn bran 1 / 2 cup warm water. This preparation is also preferable to eat in the morning.

3. Mix 1 tablespoon of corn bran 1/2a cup of warm water. You should also consume in the morning.

4. 2 boiled artichoke leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes and drink it. This preparation should not be taken if any previous digestive problems.

5. Boil 1 tangerine 1 cup whole water for 10 minutes. Drink the tea.

6. Mix 1 / 2 cup cucumber juice 1 / 2 cup guava juice, and drink this juice 2 times a day.

We hope that all these home remedies will be of much help!

There are countless myths involving nutrition, today we will break with 4 of the most common. It is important that anyone who plans to begin a weight loss plan to take them into consideration.

First of all, it is important to recognize that fattening foods according to the energy supplied therefore can not be said that a food is fat, if it brings energy, however little it is.

First Myth: The potatoes fattening. The potato is a vegetable that has a high water content and caloric intake of 80 calories per 100 gram serving. This energy content is very similar to many other foods are usually recommended in diets. Therefore, the problem is not the potato itself, but how much is cooked and eaten. Thus, 150 grams of boiled or baked potatoes can be an interesting garnish. However, if we consume fried or with butter milk and the amount of calories has increased significantly.

Second Myth: Bananas are fattening. This fruit is known to be very rich in potassium and provides about 72 calories per 100 grams. It can be said to have many more calories than any other fruit, however, also provides greater satiety. The bananas should not be seen as forbidden fruit in slimming diets, but what must be done is to limit quantities.

Third Myth. Black bread is lighter than the average. Black bread contains lots of sugar and fat and usually has more weight per unit of slices. Therefore, the only difference between them is the fiber content, has more black bread per serving, which makes the effect is more satisfied, because it remains longer in the stomach. No differences in calories.

Fourth Myth. Rice is suitable for low calorie diets. As discussed with the rest of the food it is important to watch how much is consumed and how it is prepared. Rice has the same chemical composition as other cereals, which does not change when you wash or cook.

These are just some of the many myths that exist, if you know more do not hesitate to share them with us.

Today we will talk about a very special plant that gives us many benefits for the body, especially the liver. This is the artichoke.

The artichoke is a thistle prickly variety is not wild in the Mediterranean regions, which are not consumed the leaves of this plant but the flowers.

It has a regenerating effect on the liver as it contains cinarina, a bioflavonoid. This is a product of plant metabolism that has many beneficial applications, including: reducing the risk of cancer, lowers cholesterol, is antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, protects the liver, stomach, heart, etc.

Cynarin provides choleretic properties and increases the production of bile in the liver. Why is it beneficial? Because this enhances the digestion of food and if the liver is functioning properly, the entire body is benefited.

Artichoke is also an excellent diuretic, with the ability to remove fluid from the body. It also contains potassium, calcium and magnesium. Also, their high water content, increases the volume of urine which helps to cleanse the body. Has little intake of calories and high in fiber, making it ideal for those who are slimming.

These are just some of the many benefits that give us artichokes, it would be prudent to include it in our daily diet, do not you think?

Prunes have more nutrition than natural, because these increases because the drying process makes the water fall and focus more natural components.

Nutrition:
~Preventing and combating constipation and other bowel disorders.
~Helps reduce blood cholesterol.
~Have a positive effect on bile acid concentrations in the stool, preventing colon cancer.
~They contain copper which reduces the risk of forming blood clots.
~Containing boron, which helps women to retain postmenopausal estrogen, a hormone needed for calcium absorption.
~Like fresh plums, have very little fat and have a high calorie carbohydrate by providing more usable energy, because more time is maintained in the body.
~However, and therefore, eat dried prunes in large quantities may promote weight gain, intestinal gas and flatulence, so it is recommended to consume in small amounts every day.

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