Flora ProActiv Light is 50% less fat and with plant sterols clinically proven to lower cholesterol.
Flora ProActiv spreads and drinks contain plant sterols which are natural substances that have powerful cholesterol reducing properties. Consuming 1.5g to 2.4g of plant sterols per day can lower cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks*.
Margarine (such as Flora) contains no bad fats, is cholesterol free and has a lower saturated fat content. Margarines are also sometimes fortified with other vitamins.
Flora ProActiv products have a cholesterol-lowering effect because of the added plant sterols. Plant sterols, or phytosterols, are clinically proven to significantly reduce cholesterol absorption from food, thus supporting heart health.
A few small swaps can make a big difference to your cholesterol level. Many people say they don't notice the difference. Try: swapping butter to vegetable oil spreads like sunflower, olive or rapeseed oil spreads.
Flora Pro-Activ is for you if you want a spread to reduce cholesterol! It contains added plant sterols that help lower high cholesterol levels for improved heart health.
Flora has less saturated fat than butter. All around the world, health experts recommend that you should reduce your intake of saturated fats and eat more 'good fats' that is, Omega 3 and 6, which help to maintain normal cholesterol levels. Flora is made with nutritious seed oils that are packed with Omega 3 and 6.
L acidophilus and B lactis are the most commonly used probiotics. Some studies reported the use of these probiotics. For instance, Shimizu et al reported that the L acidophilus strain has greater ability to lower TC. Furthermore, in vitro studies showed that L acidophilus and B lactis can reduce cholesterol absorption.
Does it taste different? We have slightly changed the recipes of our Flora Lighter, Flora 100% Natural Ingredients (former Flora Original) and Flora Buttery spreads. Flora Lighter benefits from a reduction in calories from 27kcals to 25kcals per 10g portion. Fat levels have also decreased from 30% to 28%.
It takes around 2 to 3 weeks for the fortified food to work and if you stop eating them your blood cholesterol will increase to previous levels. So you need to eat them consistently to be effective. Studies have found that to get the most benefit from the fortified food it is important to include them with a main meal.
Plant sterols are natural substances found in small amounts in everyday foods like fruits and vegetables, vegetable oils and nuts and grains. They are also added to some fat spreads, milks and yoghurts in amounts that make it easier to obtain the 2-2.5g per day required to see a reduction in cholesterol.
Plant sterols/stanols are generally safe for most healthy people. Side effects include diarrhea or fat in the stool. In people with sitosterolemia, high plant sterol levels have been associated with increased risk of premature atherosclerosis.
Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the "good" cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Niacin has long been used to lower triglycerides and to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
Certain species of bacteria in the gut interact with and help balance levels of dietary cholesterol by using it to create a molecule that plays important roles in human health, according to a study published August 18 in Nature Microbiology.
One recent discovery involves a group of gut bacteria that can break down cholesterol in the intestines. Since the early 1900s, scientists had known that gut bacteria could transform cholesterol into a compound called coprostanol, but they didn't know which species were doing it.
Nuttelex is virtually free from trans fats at 0.4% or lower. Nuttelex also contains 65% or less saturated fat than butter. In addition, Nuttelex is made with vegetable oils. Vegetable oils contain higher content of the good fats (monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat) and are lower in saturated fat.
The fiber and potassium in bananas can reduce the level of cholesterol and blood pressure. Banana is especially known as a good source of soluble fibre which will gives one a healthy body and good immune system.
Thanks to their naturally high vitamin C levels, lemons are also beneficial in helping to lower blood cholesterol levels. Mixing the juice of two to three lemons in water each day can be enough to lower your low-density lipoprotein (also known as 'bad' cholesterol) and lower the risk of heart disease.