Lecithin and Cholesterol: What's it got to do with each other?
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I get a lot of questions from people about lecithin. Normally I just answer the mail, but because the topic was asked about 12 times in one week, I decided to post all questions about lecithin in this blog. Not only is this easier for me, but you also have the information available to you faster.
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I get a lot of questions from people about lecithin. Normally I just answer the mail, but because the topic was asked about 12 times in one week, I decided to post all questions about lecithin in this blog. Not only is this easier for me, but you will also have the information available to you faster.
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Lecithin is a type of fat found in every cell of our body. Lecithin includes phosphorus, B vitamins and fatty acids. The entire human body needs lecithin. The brain, liver, and heart require lecithin in the greatest quantities.
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Phosphorus is one of the most important building blocks for our body. 1 percent of your whole body consists of phosphorus. The B vitamins are especially important for the metabolism, the production of enzymes and also for healthy blood. Your body needs the right fatty acids for good cholesterol and other functions in the body. Phosphorus is found in lecithin, among other things.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu
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45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad
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30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade
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30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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Nowadays our current (Western) diet does not contain enough lecithin, which is why more and more people are using lecithin supplements.
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Which foods contain lecithin?
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Our way of life and the development of "fast food" makes it easier not to get enough lecithin. One reason for this is the fact that the handling of prepared foods is a process that breaks down the lecithin. Food that originally contains lecithin, will no longer have sufficient sizes when it has reached our plate.
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Our way of life and the emergence of "fast food" makes it easier not to get enough lecithin. One reason for this is the fact that handling prepared foods is a process that breaks down the lecithin. Food that originally contains lecithin, will no longer have this in sufficient sizes when it has reached our plate.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake
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20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat
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40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce
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15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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Perhaps it is useful that I list all the benefits of lecithin for our body. This will provide a clear understanding of why we need lecithin so badly.
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When you exercise to lose weight, you need lecithin to turn your belly fat and other fat stores into energy that leaves your body.
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If you exercise to lose weight, you need lecithin to turn your belly fat and other fat stores into energy that leaves your body.
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2. Lecithin improves learning and concentration.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti
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15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango
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30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos
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95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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Whatever profession you have, concentration on your task is always important to avoid mistakes. If you find it difficult to focus on your task, you can take more lecithin foods to improve this.
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3. Lecithin improves memory.
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"Oops forgot", do you think that more and more when you come home with your groceries? Even then, nutrition with lecithin can be the solution because of the B vitamins and fatty acids that your brain also needs. So don't forget to buy that (unsalted) nut mix in the supermarket.
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks
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20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing
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15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li
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15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
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4. Lecithin promotes sleep. A better night's sleep is also good for your cholesterol.
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This is a win-win situation if you suffer from high cholesterol and poor sleep. A good night's sleep will make you eat a late snack less often.
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25 minMain dishbalsamic vinegar, garlic, steak, Spaghetti, traditional olive oil, fresh green olive tapenade, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano,spaghetti with steak and arugula
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15 minAppetizerfennel bulb, arugula, red pointed pepper, black agnus carpaccio (a 100 grams), capers,black angus carpaccio with fennel
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35 minMain dishsweet potatoes, salad onion, garlic, cooking dairy, grated cheese for vegetable gratin, almond shavings, peanut oil, breaded schnitzels, Broccoli,crispy schnitzel with sweet potato gratin and broccoli
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30 minMain disholive oil, onion, tomato, risotto rice, laurel leaf, thyme, saffron, turmeric, fish stock of 1 tablet, mixed seafood, mixed whitefish fillet, mussel, lemon,fish paella from the oven
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5. It is beneficial during pregnancy.
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Especially when you are pregnant you should watch what you eat. Therefore try to stay away from processed food. As a result, you automatically eat more food with lecithin because no chemical process has been applied to unprocessed food, which causes the lecithin to disappear.
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Especially when you are pregnant you should watch what you eat. Therefore try to stay away from processed food. As a result, you automatically eat more food with lecithin, because no chemical process has been applied to unprocessed food, so that the lecithin disappears.
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6. Many weight loss products contain lecithin.
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This may be related to the conversion of fat into energy that promotes weight loss.
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15 minMain dishgreen tagliatelle, garlic, Red pepper, olive oil, tomato cubes, cocktail shrimp, mixed salad, vinaigrette,spicy tagliatelle with shrimps
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50 minMain dishsomething crumbly potatoes, sauerkraut natural, tomato paste, sambal oelek, bacon, semi-skimmed milk, unsalted butter, Gelderse smoked sausage,Sauerkraut with smoked sausage
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20 minBreakfastrucola lettuce, bunch onion, roasted red peppers in pot, traditional olive oil, medium sized egg, fresh cream, grated mature cheese, butter,creamy cheese omelet with arugula
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25 minMain dishceleriac, floury potatoes, olive oil, beef finches, onion, Apple juice, gravy natural, dairy spread,beeffinch with sweet apple gravy
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7. It protects the nerves.
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Especially if you suffer from diseases that damage your nerves, such as diabetes, eating food or supplements containing lecithin is a way of enjoying your sense of touch for longer.
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8. It improves the hormone system.
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8. It promotes hormone balance.
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In order to function properly, your thyroid gland needs all kinds of substances that lecithin provides. As a result, it also improves the hormone balance.
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25 minMain dishthin bacon strips, onion, chicken fillet, smoked paprika, chestnut mushrooms, traditional olive oil, chilled little newborns, fresh carrots and snow peas,free-range chopsticks with mixed vegetables
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15 minSnackflatbread, Mango Chutney, smoked duck breast, cress,oriental duck
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20 minMain dishmussel, butter, leeks, White wine, water, creme fraiche,normandy mussels in cream sauce
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65 minDessertsugar, vanilla bean, oranges, almond shavings, butter, Eggs, vanilla sugar, self-raising flour,orange-almond pie
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9. Targets toxins in your body.
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Fatty acids, minerals and vitamins support your immune system. The substances in lecithin also help your immune system through the fats and minerals.
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10. It lowers our belly fat production.
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Did I mention converting fat into energy? That is also possible before the fat reaches the belly.
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Did I mention converting fat into energy? This is also possible before the fat reaches the belly.
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25 minMain dishflour, slip tongues, olive oil, garlic, leeks, raw ham, black olives without pit, lemon,fried sole with ham and leek
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40 minMain dishgreen pepper, extra virgin olive oil, spring / forest onion, garlic, sticking potato, chilli pepper flakes, deep-frozen mine, flat leaf parsley,marmitako
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65 minMain dishpotatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, minced beef, sauerkraut, curry powder, sour cream, parsley,potatoes stuffed with sauerkraut beef
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85 minSide dishshallot, White wine vinegar, red silver onions of tomatoes, limes juice and grater, oysters, sea salt,raw oysters with two toppings
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11. It reduces menstrual complaints.
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Due to the improved hormone balance, it also influences PMC complaints, for example. Mood swings due to hormonal changes can therefore occur less often.
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12. It helps prevent gallstones (1).
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Because lecithin affects cholesterol, it also helps to prevent gallstones. This is very important because gallstones can cause other serious complications such as pancreatitis.
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13. It helps to firm your skin (2).
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20 minMain dishfusilli, frozen haricot beans, onion, olive oil, semi-skimmed milk, water, mix for tagliatelle cream sauce, pink salmon in a tin,fusilli with salmon and string beans
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20 minMain dishceleriac, unsalted butter, fine mustard, vegetarian smoked sausage, stew vegetables, fresh parsley, white cheese,celeriac stew with vegetarian smoked sausage (advertorial)
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15 minMain disholive oil, onion, fennel bulb, garlic, saffron, lemon, mussel, white beer, fish fillet, butter,fish dish with fennel and white beer
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20 minMain dishWorld of meats iberico presca, traditional olive oil, salt, Tabasco, pine nuts, romatomat, arugula, balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano,iberico presca tagliata
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The fatty acids in the lecithin support the flexibility of the skin and also the firmness. Very nice to fight wrinkles and "hanging" skin.
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And there are many more reasons why Lecithin is good for you!
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Lecithin enters your body in 2 ways.
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A lack of lecithin indirectly leads to an increase in your cholesterol. Due to a lack of lecithin, cholesterol can more easily settle in the veins because it is not optimally dissolved in the water in the blood. Lecithin therefore does not directly lower your "bad" cholesterol levels, but has an effect on the lipids (3). In the long term, the indirect effect does a lot of good.
So are you getting too little lecithin?
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Then start eating some of the above foods. There is always an easier way. To eat healthily we already have to think about so many things. Nowadays we can also get lecithin through dietary supplements. Not everyone loves this as much, but it is a way to still get enough lecithin if it is not already sufficiently present in your diet.
Where can lecithin be bought?
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Lecithin is for sale in better health food stores. Fortunately, there are also plenty of alternatives to purchase lecithin on the internet. Always make sure to buy your lecithin from a retailer you trust so that you know it was produced in a safe and controlled manner. When in doubt, you can always ask your local pharmacist for help.
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Want to read more about everything that has to do with cholesterol? Then make sure to keep an eye on the cholesterol blog.
Finally ..
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Lecithin is a substance that is full of fatty acids and phosphorus and it is very important for every cell in your body. Especially foods high in natural fats, such as nuts and eggs, are a good source of lecithin. By getting more lecithin from natural food you can ensure that you have less problems with high cholesterol and you also ensure weight loss. This is because lecithin promotes the conversion of fat into energy and because it can reduce your feeling of hunger. So you automatically burn more and have less appetite than if you eat too little lecithin.
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