LOWERING CHOLESTEROL
| Dietary cholesterol
only affects the cholesterol levels in about 1 out of
8 people. Cholesterol is necessary for life and is part
of every cell. However, cholesterol plaque can block arteries.
The good news is that a recent scientific study shows
that both lean red meat and lean white meat raise the
good cholesterol and lower the bad. The results
show that lean red meat and lean white meat in the diet
can reduce the chance of heart attack by 10%. This study
will be discussed in the following section. |
Many
Americans have been conditioned to believe that red meat is
incompatible with a heart-healthy diet. THIS IS ONE OF
AMERICA’S BIGGEST NUTRITIONAL MYTHS.
Consider these facts:
1. Red meat is one of the larger categories of certified
products in the American Heart Association Food Certification
Program.
2. A new study published June 28, 1999 in the Archives
of internal Medicine reported these facts. Three clinical
sites participated in a study: The Johns Hopkins
University Lipid Clinic, the University of Minnesota, and
the Chicago Center for Clinical Research. This clinical study
found that incorporating either LEAN RED MEAT or lean white
meat into a heart-healthy diet has the same effects in attaining
favorable levels for LDL, HDL and total cholesterol. The study
showed that both meat proteins lowered bad (LDL) and raised
the good (HDL) cholesterol. In addition, the study participants
who consumed LEAN RED MEAT were more likely to remain on the
prescribed diet than the participants consuming lean white
meat diet. This entire report is available to you when you
sign up to be a Maverick Ranch Preferred
Customer.
3. Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is an essential
component of every cell. Over-production can be
controlled by medication. It is believed that human
production is affected more by saturated fat consumption than
by total dietary consumption. About 1 out of
8 people are believed to be affected by dietary consumption
of cholesterol. Maverick Ranch Beef has a reduction of fat
and saturated fat of over 65% as compared to USDA Handbook
8-13. USDA labeling requirements for “less cholesterol” are
very stringent. Maverick Ranch provides beef products that
comply with the USDA requirements.
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