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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Scientist says common superfood can reduce cholesterol 'in just 10 days'
A Zoe expert has shared simple tips that can help to reduce cholesterol in just 10 days, with one item potentially seeing a 10 per cent cut in cholesterol levels, if replacing 'bad' fats A health expert has shared straightforward advice for slashing cholesterol levels in just 10 days - and warned people off low-fat eating plans. And she said one particular food could be capable of cutting cholesterol by 10 per cent. During an appearance on the Zoe podcast, Dr Sarah Berry, a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE revealed encouraging news for those battling high cholesterol - a condition that can trigger heart complications. Dr Berry explained that individuals can achieve dramatic improvements rapidly through straightforward dietary adjustments. She emphasised that people should examine the types of fats they consume - but stressed they must absolutely not adopt a low-fat eating plan. Crucial modifications include consuming more nuts and seeds - with nuts potentially delivering a swift 10 per cent reduction in cholesterol levels when substituting 'harmful' fats, reports Gloucestershire Live. Dr Berry addressed the matter of combating cholesterol through nutrition. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol throughout the bloodstream and is occasionally referred to as "bad" cholesterol. Speaking on the Zoe Podcast, she said previously: "You can do a lot. And the great news is that there is so much evidence for just how beneficial diet can be in lowering your cholesterol and lowering your LDL your in B levels. So what I would start with is I would start by thinking about the type of fat we're eating. And so this is where I would caution anyone to change to a low fat diet because they have high cholesterol. "Don't do that, and I think that's radical for lots of people. I just want to say this really clearly. If you have high cholesterol, should you switch to a low fat diet? However, you need to make sure you're eating the right types of fat. This is really important. So whilst I think that people should follow a moderate-fat diet, I don't think people should go to a low fat diet. I think what's really important to say is it has to be from the right types of fat. It has to be from poly and monounsaturated fat sources, not from saturated fat sources." She revealed that consuming seeds was an excellent method of incorporating polyunsaturated fatty acids into your meals and added: "These are the kind of fats that are found in seed oils and are found in many different plant-based products. Many different nuts and seeds, for example, actually have a huge impact on lowering our LDL cholesterol, so just by increasing your intake of polyunsaturated fatty, you can reduce your LD cholesterol. "If you add nuts to someone's diet, you can significantly reduce cholesterol by 5 to 10% just by adding nuts into the diet. " She explained this was based on people swapping unhealthy fats for nuts. Regarding animal fats, she warned people must cut back on red meat as this contains saturated fats which increases cholesterol levels. She added: "Saturated fat is one of the most potent factors in our diet that raises cholesterol." On the topic of dairy, she defended certain products, particularly fermented ones like cheese and yoghurt, stating they don't raise saturated fat levels and have been unfairly demonised. Dr Berry clarified: "But actually fermented dairy, which is the cheeses, which is the yoghurt, actually doesn't have a cholesterol-raising effect. I'm not saying that we should gorge on cheese. But it's not the primary thing that you're worrying about." She advised cutting down on refined carbs such as white rice, bread, sugar, explaining: "The kind of carbohydrates you get in these very heavily processed types of foods that we're eating far too much of. Now. What happens is is they're delivered to the liver, and then if you're eating them in excess IE, your body doesn't need them at that immediate point in time for energy. "They're converted then in the liver, into triglycerides which are released." On the subject of normal carbohydrates, Dr Berry emphasised: "While we talk about carbohydrates, it's really important not to demonise all of them because we know that wholegrain carbohydrates... So if we think of whole grain bread, for example, we know that whole grains actually do have a beneficial effect in terms of our cholesterol. So whilst I'm very pro increasing the types of healthy fats in our diet, we shouldn't do it at the expense of whole grains. We must do it at the expense of these refined kind of white carbohydrates."
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Renovated six-bed hunting lodge which featured on Grand Designs goes up for sale again after failing to attract a buyer... for £100,000 more
A renovated six-bedroom hunting lodge that appeared on TV show Grand Designs has been put on the market again after it failed to sell two years ago. Kemeys Folly, which is set in 24 acres of land, was put up for sale for £1.85m after its stunning renovation featured on the Channel 4 programme. But the Grade II-listed luxury home near Newport, South Wales, failed to attract a buyer and has now been listed for an extra £100,000 two years later. The once derelict property was bought by investment banker Dean Berry and his wife Sarah for £830,000 in October 2005. Grand Designs followed the Welsh couple on their self-build journey as they restored the 18th-century site in 2009. The property was originally a stone built hunting lodge for the Sheriff of Monmouth and sits on a hilltop with views across the Vale of Usk. As well as six bedrooms - of which five have en-suites - the finished £1.95million property now boasts a cinema room and a glass extension. Outside, there are formal gardens, several outbuildings and a detached leisure building that includes an indoor swimming pool. The master bedroom takes up an entire floor of the tower which opens up to its own roof terrace for buyers to enjoy. There is also a 43ft open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area for entertaining guests. Dean and Sarah, who are originally from Wales, began the major work on the property back in 2007. Dean previously said: 'We were very fortunate to be introduced to the property by a family friend. 'It was very clear that this was a unique property and unlike anything I had seen before. 'The wow factor hit me straight away. The opportunity to own a small castle in this part of the world was something I couldn't turn down. 'The chance to be able to build in this location, semi-rural but with great access to the motorway network, and to be able to put a stamp on an area of such natural beauty was amazing. 'Having the folly itself stand proud and be restored is brilliant, but then having the wonderful glass extension that stretches all the way across the ridge is great. The property has good access to transport links, making it appealing to commuters - as it is less than three miles from the M4 The property has a large glass extension that curves out of the side of the restored folly and provides plenty of space for a family 'My favourite part of the property has to be the views. The jewel in the crown has to be the view from the top of the folly. 'You can see nine counties from here. It's one of my favourite places and we've had lots of parties out here.' Number One Real Estate said: 'Enjoying a commanding hill-top setting, this recently renovated wonderful home offers a 43ft open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, and an exceptional master suite with an expansive balcony and terrace. 'There are six bedrooms in all (five of them en-suite) ¬- two further in the original building and three in the single-storey glazed extension. 'Kemeys Folly also offers a cinema room, plus high-speed broadband and an entertainment system throughout the property.' It added: 'Viewing is essential to truly appreciate the design, views and magnificence of this outstanding property.'
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Should We Be Cutting Out Butter To Live Longer Lives? Here's What The Experts Say
You may have noticed some headlines in recent weeks about butter and cheese taking days and even weeks off our lives if they're eaten too often. Now, let me be the first to say, a life without cheese is not one I particularly fancy living and restricting — or entirely cutting out — food is something that you should discuss with your GP, as it's often not advised. However, is there any weight to these stories? Should we start to consider a life without these delicious sources of fat? Well, the most recent stories come from a study published in JAMA which looks at butter and plant based oils intake and mortality. According to the study, higher butter intake was associated with increased total and cancer mortality, while higher intake of plant-based oils was associated with lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality. Basically: plant-based oils such as olive oils are much better for your body than saturated fats such as butter. Don't go chucking out the golden goodness in your fridge just yet. Prof Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, said: 'This research is very timely. Social media is currently awash with influencers promoting butter as a health food and claiming that seed oils are deadly. 'This large-scale, long-term study finds the reverse. The authors produce further evidence that seed oil consumption is linked to improved health and that butter – delicious as it is – should only be consumed once in a while.' 'In a sane world, this study would give the butter bros and anti-seed oil brigade pause for thought, but I'm confident that their brand of nutri-nonsense will continue unabated.' Dr Louise Flanagan, Head of Research for the Stroke Association, said: 'This study covered a wider range of plant oils than previous research to find that greater consumption of rapeseed oil, soybean oil or olive oil is associated with an overall lower risk of death. It is positive to see other plant oils being considered in this way as olive oil has been a focus of much research in the past. 'The suggestion to switch from butter to plant oils is achievable for many people. However, it was only olive oil that was associated with a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, including stroke. Olive oil is typically more expensive than other oils like rapeseed which means that its potential health benefits could be out of financial reach for some.' However, she does urge that research should be a little more nuanced when we consider people's dietary and budget restrictions: 'The study didn't consider what eating both butter and plant oils means in terms of health risks, which is likely to be what many people naturally do. This is potentially something which could be considered in future studies.' Well, yes. Have you seen olive oil prices lately?! The Only 3 Cooking Oils Mary Berry Says We Need Stop Obsessing Over Protein — Here's What A Gut Health Expert Says Matters Most Apple Cider Vinegar: What Belle Gibson's Story Tells Us About Our Search For Alternative Health
