Could Nopalea Help to Reduce Cholesterol?

by Jeff on July 15, 2011

Nopalea is a juice made using extracts from the Nopal Cactus plant, the product has been around for a number of years and is well regarded is a natural and safe product to take. We were interested to learn that there are some studies which suggest that the Nopal Cactus plant could have properties which might be able to help people reduce LDL cholesterol levels which is very interesting.

When we took a closer look at Nopalea and its main ingredient the Nopal Cactus we can see that it contains Pectin, one of a number of cholesterol lowering foods.

Pectin is a type of soluble fiber and also a pre-biotic (its also present in Apples in reasonable quantities). Pectin has been shown in a number of studies to assist in reducing LDL cholesterol levels with in the body and its known that in general a high fiber and low fat diet could help control cholesterol levels.

Its effectivenss is still being studied, although its though that Pectin is able to absorb some of the cholestolr in the stomach/gut before its absorbed in to the blood stream.

Nopal Cactus – One of the Cholesterol Lowering Foods?

A study using the Nopal Cactus plant, which is used in Nopalea found that it reduced LDL cholesterol levels by up to 28% which is statistically significant and a very interesting finding. There have actually now been well over 200 different studies on the Nopal Cactus plant and it has a wide range of properties and is being called one of natures superfoods.

As well as potentially being one of a group of cholesterol lowering foods the Nopal Cactus plant is though to help reduce inflammation in the body and assist with reducing swelling and pain in the joints and muscles. Its also contains high levels of a special type of antioxidant which belong to a group which studies have shown can protect the body from damaging free radicals.

From what we can see Nopalea could be very useful in helping people achieve their intake of Pectin and Soluble Fiber and therefore helping to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and it certainly doesn’t seem like it would do any harm – its a very safe and completely natural product.

nopalea bottleTrvita, the manufacturers of Nopalea offer a full 60 day money back guarantee, and although we haven’t spoken to anyone who’s tried to use it is seems very generous and easy to do if for some reason you are not satisfied.

We are pleased to see they haven’t used any preservatives or artificial rubbish and they use a natural product to sweeten the juice.

If you are interested in finding out more these Nopalea reviews contain further information about the product, how it works and the benefits it provides.

If you decide to go ahead and make a purchase, please provide our readers with some feedback on the product, any positive/negative effects you experienced and any other comments – it helps everyone out there make up their mind.

As always you should consult your Doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle and this information is for information purposes only.

Livestrong.com provides futher details on the findings of clincial studies relating to Nopalea and the Nopal Cactus plant.

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The Most Effective Cholesterol Lowering Foods

by Jeff on September 27, 2010

Nowadays, high cholesterol is turning into one of the most common causes of deaths from all across the world. High blood pressure is causing a host of cardiac illnesses. And if we do not start getting conscious about the food the we eat, there is a high probability that we would acquire any of these fatal diseases as we age. In this article, we would like to share with you some cholesterol  lowering foods that you could include your diet. These cholesterol  lowering foods can help you improve your health and hopefully, decrease your chances of acquiring cardiac-related diseases in the future.Apples in Water Cholesterol Lowering Foods
Apples. Apples are very effective in lowering your body cholesterol. The apple pectin is a fiber that helps flush cholesterol out of your system. Aside from that, this fruit also contains Quercetin, a type of flavonoid that acts as very powerful antioxidants. It aids in delaying the process of accumulating bad cholesterol in the blood stream. Some cholesterol  lowering foods do not taste good but apples are different. So make sure to make this fruit part of your diet.

Beans. Another very effective cholesterol  lowering foods is beans. These veggies are a good source of fiber and are very high in protein. For best results, combine beans with corn, wheat, brown rice, or seeds. The right combination will make the perfect substitue for red meat protein. Red meat is high in saturated fat and if you could find other alternatives for such, you are an inch closer to making yourself look and feel healthier.

Brown rice. Brown rice contains oil that helps lower cholesterol. Be creative and combine brown rice with beans. This inexpensive diet is sure to help you lower your cholesterol level. More than just that, brown rice also comes with a good dose of heart-healthy fiber.

You do not need to punish yourself with unpleasant-tasting supplements just to make yourself healthy. Through the above cholesterol  lowering foods, you are sure to make yourself closer to having the healthy body that you’ve always dreamed of.

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