Young adults should watch their diet! A study from U of CA
looked at LDL-cholesterol in >3,200 adults ages 18 to 30 years.
(CARDI, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adult study).
Those with a high LDL-cholesterol were more likely to have
health troubles down the road. There were increased calcium
deposits build-up in coronary arteries as soon as 20 year later.
This could be an early indicator of heart disease. Natural
cholesterol reducers are best to lower LDL-cholesterol in young
adults rather than resorting to medications: - Soluble fiber can
bind cholesterol in the intestines: oats, legumes, flaxseed,
barley, fruits (oranges, apples, prunes, etc.) and carrots -
Plant sterols (2 grams) daily (in Benecol margarine) - Soy
protein weekly (tofu, edamame, soy burgers, soy milk/cheese) -
Flaxseed, 1 tabelspoon daily Family Health Tip: Raise your
children with healthy foods prepared in healthy ways. - Less
saturated fat and no trans fats - Use no-trans-fat tub, liquid
or squeeze margarine - Use liquid oils