How do I lower my cholesterol?

Answer 1

First, make dietary changes. Eat more fish containing omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon or sardines (but please be careful with fish, everyday eating fish gets riskier and riskier with the conditions of our coastal waters). Eat foods with monounsaturated fats, such as olives, olive oil and avocados. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Contrary to what has become "common sense" in recent years there is absolutely no medical literature linking foods such as well marbled steaks, cheese fried in bacon fat, or eggs fried in butter with high cholesterol. In fact recent studies are finding that the more cholesterol you eat, the less your body has to make and save. Also contrary to the common advice, you should actually avoid eating much whole grains (or any grain for that matter) or starchy foods. There is nothing wrong with pasta or toast, but they tend to spike your blood sugar, which is bad. to many carbs can actually contribute to both "bad" cholesterol and weight gain.

Cholesterol medication is a last resort if you cannot get your cholesterol ratios in balance and you have blood sugar problems. If you do not have blood sugar problems and are otherwise healthy, having slightly elevated cholesterol levels is really not too much to worry about.

Also, exercise. Walking briskly for 30 plus minutes per day is excellent.
There are several natural ways to help regulate normal cholesterol levels. It involves lifestyle changes in diet and exercise. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet and maintain a low-fat, low-calorie diet. You should include adequate fiber in your diet as fiber helps to regulate normal cholesterol levels. You might also want to include fish oil supplements.

Answer 2

There are some simple ways to lower your cholesterol:

• Eating a healthy diet (avoid unnecessary carbohydrates, and try to avoid hydrogenated fats, whether they be from animal or vegetables. Avoiding foods with natural cholesterol like meat products will actually make lowering cholesterol harder, since your body needs these materials, and will make them if you do not eat them.)
• Losing weight
• Exercising

many of the medications available for high cholesterol are more dangerous than having high cholesterol. If you take care of yourself, exercise, and avoid blood sugar problems high cholesterol isn't too bad.

Answer 3

There are a couple of things that you can do to lower cholesterol. The most common solution that the current medical establishment currently uses is statin drugs. Unfortunately these cause many people to have some rather harsh side effects. Unless your cholesterol is off the charts and require immediate intervention I would suggest a more natural approach of controlling diet and exercise. For more information on how you can do this I have added a link.

Answer 4

One of the best ways to lower your cholesterol is to change your diet. Avoid saturated fats, increase your fibre intake, eat more fruits and vegetables, eat fish that contain omega-3's two or three times a week and increase your physical activity!

Answer 5

Diet and exercise are two ways to lower cholesterol without the aid of medications. Diet should include fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and whole grains. Cardio activity is great for lowering cholesterol levels.

Answer 6

Lowering high cholesterol can be a challenge. It begins with eating a diet low in cholesterol. Avoid foods that are high in saturated and trans fats. Also avoid foods that are high in sugar as these can cause insulin resistance which in turn can lead to higher cholesterol levels.

Answer 7

One of the first steps to lowing cholesterol is to start with diet and exercise. And of course a life style change in eating habits. You can also do it with medication. But trying to do it natural in the long run will increase overall health and make you feel good in the long run.

Answer 8

Exercise and eat right. I know it is a cliche saying, but a good diet and consistent exercise do wonders for the body. Stay away from foods that have trans fats, and aim to eat more foods such as fish and nuts.

Answer 9

You eat garlic as a flavour enhancer with other dishes.

Answer 10

There is only one way to lower cholesterol. You should go to the doctor and get put on cholesterol pills.