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Originally Posted by fotze
I've heard Indian (East) have a tendency to high cholesterol, heart ailments, is that true?
Good rule of thumb, if it tastes like nothing, it is good for you, tastes good = Bad!
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Yes, you are absolutely correct...East Indians and other Southeast Asians have a tendency to have higher cholesterol and heart conditions. This has to do with diet. Lots of Indian food is cooked with oil and is high in fat (most Indians eat white rice an lots of bread), not to mention the veggies cooked in oil. On the other hand, the Japanese have one of the lowest levels of cholesterol because they eat a lot of OMEGA 3 acids which is found in fish. THey don't eat a lot of red meat or foods high in fat.
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