helminths (helÂ´minths) , n.pl the parasitic worms that cause disease and illness in humans such as tapeworm, pinworm, and trichinosis. They are usually transmitted via contaminated food, water, soil, or other objects. Adult worms live in the intestines and other organs..pl the parasitic worms that cause disease and illness in humans such as tapeworm, pinworm, and trichinosis. They are usually transmitted via contaminated food, water, soil, or other objects.
Foods naturally rich in soluble fiber have proven particularly good at lowering cholesterol. Excellent sources include oats, oat bran, barley, peas, yams, sweet potatoes and other potatoes, as well as legumes or beans, such as pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, and peas.
Nuts Are High in Fat, So How Can They Lower Cholesterol? Nuts, such as almonds, pistachios and walnuts, contain high amounts of unsaturated fat -- or âgoodâ fats, which increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) -- or âbadâ cholesterol -- levels. Omega-3 fatty acids are good fats found in walnuts, fatty fish and other foods.