What can I do to lower my cholesterol?
July 15, 2008
Americans eat amazing amounts of animal fats and die of coronary heart disease at an incredible rate. Your blood cholesterol level can have a damaging affect on the arteries of your heart. Many doctors differ in how to approach the topic of cholesterol prevention through diet. Most agree that the first step is to lose or maintain normal weight. Sometimes just losing weight can lower cholesterol levels.
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The body generates both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol so getting your blood tested would give you an idea of where your cholesterol levels are.
There are many things that you can do to prevent and/or lower cholesterol levels.
Lose weight or maintain your ideal body weight.
Reduce the saturated fat in your diet and increase monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil, avocadoes, cold-pressed vegetable oils, raw nuts and salmon.
Eat foods that are high in fiber such as grains, legumes, vegetables and fruit.
Drink plenty of water.
Exercise. Regular physical activity can help lower the bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol.
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