Avoid fried food to lower cholesterol
When food is fried, it develops a very high content of saturated fat which tend to raise cholesterol levels. This can include fried chicken, fried steak, French fries, and cheese sticks. If you must eat fried food because there are no other options, divide it in half. It is better to eat less of a […]
Add up oats to reduce cholesterol
An easy first step to lowering your cholesterol is having a bowl of oatmeal, oat-based cereal breakfast. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol. It gives you 1 to 2 grams of soluble fiber. Add a banana for another half-gram. You can also add nuts like almonds, walnuts. […]
Cake, pies will lead you to high cholesterol
Cakes, pies, cookies, and high-sugar candies can contribute to high levels of LDL cholesterol. Lowering your sugar intake will decrease the level of cholesterol in your bloodstream. Read the food labels and search for sugar and sugar substitutes. Dextrose, corn syrup, sucrose, maltose, and glucose are all types of added sugar. Limit your intake of […]
Exercise to reduce cholesterol
A person can combat high cholesterol by exercising regularly, reducing the risk of adverse health outcomes. One research study suggest that more days per week of either aerobic or strength exercise were associated with lower LDL. A study found that exercises such as jogging, running, and biking decreased LDL by 5%. In a study of 20 overweight women, […]
Alcohol can lead to high cholesterol
Cutting down on alcohol can help you to lower your cholesterol levels. It can improve your heart health and help prevent heart disease in other ways too, by helping to look after your liver, your blood pressure, your weight and your waist line. When you drink alcohol, it’s broken down and rebuilt into triglycerides and […]
