And yet another reason—lower LDL-cholesterol

Vegetarian Journal, May-June, 2004 by Reed Mangels

LDL-cholesterol is also called "bad" cholesterol because high levels of LDL-cholesterol in the blood are associated with increased risk of heart disease. The usual dietary recommendations for reducing LDL-cholesterol call for reducing dietary saturated fat and cholesterol. There's something else those with high LDL-cholesterol levels can do--namely, they can eat more fruits and vegetables. A study of more than 4,000 men and women in the United States found that those who are the greatest number of servings of fruits and vegetables had the lowest levels of LDL-cholesterol. This held true even when other risk factors like age, smoking, and physical activity were controlled for. Certainly it is helpful to limit or avoid dietary saturated fat and cholesterol, but don't forget to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables as well!

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Djousse L, Arnett DK, Coon H, et al. 2004. Fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL cholesterol: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Family Heart Study. Am J Clin Nutr 79:213-17.

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And yet another reason—lower LDL-cholesterol

Vegetarian Journal, May-June, 2004 by Reed Mangels

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