Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream. Five to 10 grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you'll add about 4 more grams of fiber.
The name Jasper is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jasper is: Jewel. The name Jasper is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jasper is: Jewel. The name Jasper is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jasper is: Master of the treasure. The name Jasper is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Jasper is: Keeper of the treasure.
About Jasper-History and Introduction. Jasper is one of the many gemstone varieties of quartz available today. It is an opaque and impure variety of silicon dioxide (SiO2). The name 'jasper' is derived from the Greek word for 'spotted stone', referring to its typical multicolored, striped, spotted or flamed appearance.Jasper can form in virtually any color. variety of trade names specify colors, appearance or composition. There is no recommendation for color, although red, caused by traces of iron oxide, is one of the most common colors. Brown and yellow are also commonly occurring colors for jasper. Unicolored stones are extremely rare, but not unheard of.