Guest guest Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Figs Did you know that figs are the most concentrated source of phytosterols of all of the World's Healthiest Foods? Plant sterols are plant compounds with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. While animal sources of cholesterol are easily absorbed and can raise cholesterol levels, phytosterols are difficult for the body to absorb. Because phytosterols so closely resemble cholesterol, they can actually help block food-based cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream. The end result is that more cholesterol is excreted from the body, which helps reduce total blood cholesterol levels. Figs are also a good source of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, another nutrient known to help reduce cholesterol levels as well as normalize blood sugar levels. Plus, figs have great flavor and a unique combination of chewy, smooth and crunchy textures Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 > > Figs Did you know that figs are the most concentrated source of phytosterols of all of the World's Healthiest Foods? Plant sterols are plant compounds with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. While animal sources of cholesterol are easily absorbed and can raise cholesterol levels, phytosterols are difficult for the body to absorb. Because phytosterols so closely resemble cholesterol, they can actually help block food-based cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream. The end result is that more cholesterol is excreted from the body, which helps reduce total blood cholesterol levels. Figs are also a good source of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, another nutrient known to help reduce cholesterol levels as well as normalize blood sugar levels. Plus, figs have great flavor and a unique combination of chewy, smooth and crunchy textures > hai, be veagetarion long live with healty & successfully.yours jyoti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Oh, I'm going to get some figs. Very soon. Thanks. Lynn Re: Did you know > >> >> Figs Did you know that figs are the most concentrated source of > phytosterols of all of the World's Healthiest Foods? Plant sterols > are plant compounds with chemical structures similar to that of > cholesterol. While animal sources of cholesterol are easily absorbed > and can raise cholesterol levels, phytosterols are difficult for the > body to absorb. Because phytosterols so closely resemble cholesterol, > they can actually help block food-based cholesterol from being > absorbed into the bloodstream. The end result is that more > cholesterol is excreted from the body, which helps reduce total blood > cholesterol levels. Figs are also a good source of dietary fiber, > especially soluble fiber, another nutrient known to help reduce > cholesterol levels as well as normalize blood sugar levels. Plus, > figs have great flavor and a unique combination of chewy, smooth and > crunchy textures >> hai, be veagetarion long live with healty & successfully.yours jyoti > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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