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High cholesterol is a fairly common and potentially dangerous health problem that can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases. The «tricky» part is that high cholesterol usually causes virtually no symptoms and may remain unnoticed until problems such as sudden spikes in blood pressure, varicose veins, ischemic heart disease, and other complications begin to develop.
About 80% of cholesterol is produced by the liver, while the rest comes from food. Disrupting this balance can lead to an increase in «bad» cholesterol levels. There are many possible causes, including excessive consumption of fatty animal products and sweets, unhealthy habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption, a sedentary lifestyle, and even genetic predisposition.
To reduce cholesterol levels, it is worth following a special diet known as a low-cholesterol diet or cholesterol-lowering diet. It is also commonly referred to as a hypolipidemic diet or lipid-lowering diet.
Cholesterol-lowering diet: what You can and cannot eat
Like many other diets, a lipid-lowering diet involves eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. The last meal should be eaten no later than 7 p.m. or, at least, 3 hours before bedtime. It should consist of foods rich in fiber and low in fat, such as vegetables, unsweetened fruits, plant-based milk, and/or plant-based yogurt.
It can be beneficial to add flour or meal made from flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, or amaranth, as well as chia seeds.
For a certain period, it is recommended to avoid red meat, poultry, pork, lamb, butter and cream, high-fat sour cream, margarine, rich pastries, and even sturgeon caviar.
Instead of sugary carbonated drinks, choose herbal infusions, unsweetened black or green tea, or mineral water.
Potatoes can be included in the diet if they are peeled and soaked in water for at least 1–1.5 hours before cooking. Other suitable foods include freshwater fish, mushrooms, buckwheat, bran bread, and nuts, especially hazelnuts and almonds.
When following this type of nutritional plan, moderate amounts of vegetable oils should be consumed every day. Contrary to a common misconception, vegetable oils do not necessarily increase «bad» cholesterol and in some cases, may actually help lower LDL cholesterol as part of a balanced diet.
Vegetable oils contain phytosterols — biologically active compounds whose chemical structure is similar to cholesterol produced by the body. Once they reach the intestines, phytosterols compete for absorption sites and can reduce the absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol. This may help decrease levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, commonly known as «bad» cholesterol.
Sesame oil, sea buckthorn oil, and wheat germ oil are particularly rich in phytosterols. Their use as part of dietary measures aimed at maintaining healthy cholesterol levels has been recommended by the World Health Organization.
The greatest nutritional value is generally associated with unrefined, cold-pressed vegetable oils. It is entirely possible to produce such oils at home. All you need is a suitable oil press, a pressing barrel, and high-quality raw materials — fresh sesame seeds, wheat germ, or sea buckthorn berries that have not been treated with preservatives.
CraftOil oil-pressing equipment for home and commercial use
CraftOil offers an extensive and continually expanding range of oil pressing equipment and oil-making supplies. Our catalog includes oil presses with different capacities, complete with everything required for operation, including a pressing barrel and filter bag. We also offer a wide selection of nuts, grains, and seeds that are ideal for making homemade oils as well as for cooking.
The 20-ton sheet-metal press, 20-ton channel press, 30-ton dismountable hydraulic press, 30-ton Ukrainian press and paired 30/30-ton model are ideal for people who want to produce raw, cold-pressed oils for themselves and their families.
The 50-ton Ukrainian press, 50-ton Combo press, 50-ton Italian press, and 70-ton Austrian press are powerful, high-performance machines designed for those who want to turn oil pressing into a profitable business.
All models come with a 1-year official manufacturer’s warranty and do not require special conditions for installation or startup.
To learn more about our oil presses or choose the model that best suits your needs, submit an inquiry through our website.
