They’re shiny, they’re red, they’re crunchy, and they’re sweet. And they know how to make cholesterol mind its manners.
We’re talking about oh-so-nutritious Red Delicious apples. Not only will they make you a teacher’s pet, but also they’ll help keep cholesterol from acting up and blocking your arteries.
"P" Is for PhenolicsRed Delicious apples are particularly rich in phenolics that do something magical to your
bad cholesterol. They make the blood fats more stable, so they’re less likely to oxidize, stick to the walls of your arteries, and cause a dangerous blockage.
Try these tasty apple recipes when you need to clean out the crisper drawer in your fridge. Another Novel Cholesterol ControllerA healthy diet (one with little saturated fat or trans fat) and
regular exercise are key to controlling cholesterol. But here’s something else that matters: supplements. Early research shows that adding a calcium supplement to your diet could boost your blood levels of
good cholesterol.
(Learn how to get more out of your foods with these nutrition-booster tips.) What does your cholesterol profile say about you? Find out with this quiz. New Look: Tell Us What You Think!The RealAge Web site now has a new look and feel.
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RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that includes 4 servings of fruit per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.
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