Cholesterol

Is it a vegetarian issue at all?

 

Ummmmm, no, I don't know where you got the idea that cholesterol is bad for you, Bilby... possibly from Nexus magazine?


Mmmmmmkay, there are two kinds of cholesterol, one is HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein), which is actually good for you, it slows down the process of arterosclerosis (your arteries constricting). However, LDL cholesterol speeds up the process, and is known as "bad" cholesterol... it speeds up the deposition of artheroma (fatty deposits on arteries, especially coronary arteries).

Now, we all get a little blood clot every now and again. Chances are, if your arteries are wide, not constricted by alcohol or nicotine, the blood clot can go straight through them, and cause you no harm at all. However, if your arteries are really narrow, then the clot stops at one point... causing a heart attack or a stroke.


So, anyway, a high amount of cholesterol in the blood, especially LDL cholesterol, will constrict (narrow) your arteries, increasing your chances of a heart attack.

So, ummm, yah, Bilby, that's why cholesterol is bad for ya I mean, if a heart attack isn't enough reason to avoid it, then I don't know what is...

 

I remember I "learned" about that in health class, but I guess I didn't pay enough attention, or didn't remember it, I don't know. btw, I know this is a general questions, but I'm looking for a general answer, what foods have the HDL cholesterol and which the LDL cholesterol?

 

your saying all the stuff is contained in meat, but I dont eat meat is it found anywhere else? but you also say our body can produce it and doesnt need it...so no need to worry about it?

 

you have no clue how wrong you are.

I suggest you talk to an actual dietician or doctor before serving up such dangerous opinions.


the human brain needs cholesterol and protein in order to function.

and many NON-ANIMAL foods have cholesterol in them.

NUTS!!!!! many nuts are cholesterol-laden.

soybeans have cholesterol.

avocados and mangos have cholesterol.

vegetable oil has cholesterol

olive oil has cholesterol


you also need a certain amount of cholesterol for heart function,liver function.hormonal function...AND energy.



seriously Digga...how stupid can you get. Go have a cholesterol test right now...

if you have a zero cholesterol level..it's because you are a plant or mineral not a human. becays


you say you are a raw foodist...raw foodists have some of the highest cholesterol levels due to their nut-consumption.



you are seriously disturbed and dangerous person...I bet you promote anorexia and bulemia aswell as other eating disorders.


and BTW...humans have natural cholesterol because we are animals...it's in our muscle and fat...it's in our glands...it aids our hormones.

 

http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html

link is to a nifty little tool that shows the nutritional breakdown of all foods. you can use it to find out how much cholesterol is present in a specific food.

also, if you're interested in cholesterol: run a google search for "oxidized cholesterol". you'll learn some interesting things... if you've never heard of it before.

 

Digga again proving what a moron he is....I suppose this isnt a credible source on Cholesterol?

Digga claims to be more of an expert then the world's finast doctors and experts.


http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516

read that and choke on it Digga.

and by the way...I AM FUCKING FEMALE!! EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS SITE SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND AND KNOW THIS BUT YOU!! IT EVEN SAYS IT IN MY PROFILE!

So quit calling me a "him".

 

what is that link ^^^ supposed to say cause i went there and it doesnt say much at all, have you pasted the wrong page or something?

 

I posted the website link.

if you go over to the lefthand side..you will see a list to click on.

there you learn where cholesterol is produced in the human body and why we need it.

they also explain the difference between unhealthy cholesterols and cholesterol that is essential to our body,developement,and function.and what our cholesterol levels should be in order to be healthy.

all of the pages are important info..so I posted the general link.

and if I feel like googling right now...I will find the list of foods that all contain healthy cholesterol...or healthy nutrients that contribute to good cholesterol developement.

 

that's the tricky part.

http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/High_Cholesterol.htm

this is a pretty comprehensive page put together by nutritionists with about a zillion references at the bottom of the page. it's kindof slanted-- i dont agree with everything that they're saying (you know you can find research to back up almost anything these days if you have enough money. ), but it's an interesting read. and it lists a lot of the foods that are supposed to help restore a healthier cholesterol balance.

 

good eye, Bilby. at the bottom of the page, it actually says: Information expires December 2003 (who knew that info had an expiration date. )

 

http://www.westonaprice.org/myths_truths/myths_truths_vegetarianism.html

a link from the site you posted ^

After reading that I'm not so sure if i should be vegetarian...

 

im not vegan for my health, i do it for the animals not for me, and me being healthier is a bonus for sure. half those myths arent even myths, they are jsut talked there, to try make out veganism is bad.that myth page is such a load of spin rubbish imo. and i really like the bit about Korea being cruel to animals...yeah doesnt happen here, not in my town

 

Dang, people on the internet are always mad.

 

do you do the fermented foods thing? i'm starting to get into it a bit, but it's so different from what i'm used to--it's hard to get into a routine with it.