(CBS) Trying to lower your cholesterol level? A new study suggests it may be time to ditch the low-fat diet and start eating cholesterol-lowering foods. Like what? Nuts, soy, plant sterols, and ...

A low-cholesterol diet is an eating pattern that can help reduce levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad ...

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A new study suggests that following a 'healthy' diet can boost your overall health even if it doesn't result in weight loss.

Some foods, like nuts and soy, help reduce "bad" cholesterol. Aug. 23, 2011— -- Millions of Americans pop statins to keep their cholesterol levels down. But new research suggests that ...

"Fat-free" foods must have less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving. "Low-fat" foods must have 3 ... and fruit also have soluble fiber, which helps the body lower blood cholesterol. Your diet should ...

A low sodium, low saturated fat diet can reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, in the blood and reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

By definition, a low fat diet is one that contains less than 30% of total calories from fat, while some ultra-low fat diets contain less than 15%. At a glance, cutting down on your dietary fat can ...

For some folks, a low-fat diet is the most effective way ... Those eating a vegan diet also lost about 7.5 pounds more fat mass than Med diet folks. Lousy LDL cholesterol went down 15.3mg/dL ...

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For example, those on the high-carb, low-GI diet lost about 80% more body fat than those on the high-carb, high-GI diet. When it came to cholesterol levels, however, the effect of each diet varied.

As low-carb plans became popular, experts feared the diet would drive up the risk of heart disease because it allows more fat. The latest results suggest those concerns are unfounded, Foster said.