How to Lower and Control Cholesterol Level
Those of us who are involved with defibrillators, as well as those who provide defibrillator training etc., see the effects poor diet and exercise can have on the heart. Therefore, we have provided some heart healthy tips which we hope will prevent the use of an AED on those who practice this advise.
What is Cholesterol and How Can it be Controlled?
Cholesterol is rightly termed as “Artery Breaking Culprit. The most common question asked is almost always the same, what can be done if I have high cholesterol? If you have the same ambiguity in your mind, then read on to find the solution. There are several things that can be done. One can exercise, monitor the diet, and take a natural supplement to lower down the cholesterol.
There are certain foods that help in lowering the cholesterol level. Before jumping on to, it is better to mention here the three things that should be avoided to control the cholesterol levels.
Things That Should Be Avoided To Lower the Cholesterol Level
Chlorinated water
Chlorinated water damages the arteries. Not only drinking chlorinated water but equally the swimming and bathing in chlorinated water damage the arteries. When the arteries are damaged the cholesterol starts accumulating and the blockage begins. Remember! It takes years for this particular blockage to come at the point when it starts showing some symptoms.
Hydrogenated oils and Trans fats
One should stay away from Trans fats and hydrogenated oils. The example of 100 % hydrogenated oil is the margarine. It causes the cholesterol to start fixing to the arterial walls. What trans fats do to the body system is still under research and there are no conclusive studies yet. What has proven is that this is harmful for the heart.
Homogenized Milk Products
Today most of the people are consuming the homogenized milk products. In the process of homogenization the molecules of fats are condensed to such a smaller size that body is unable to process the fat molecules, this cause the building up of plaque in the arteries.
Things That Should Be Consumed To Lower the Cholesterol Level
Fiber
Along with staying away from the above mentioned foods, the fiber intake should also be increased. The fiber functions as a sponge, absorbs excessive of cholesterol into it. The daily requirement of a body is around 30 gm of fiber. Unfortunately the high fat modern, processed diet has only 12 gm of fiber.
Cold Water Ocean Fish
Another amazing food product that helps in controlling high cholesterol level in blood is cold water ocean fish. These fishes are high in Omega 3 oil. Omega-3 oil reduces the level of triglycerides thus reducing the cholesterol levels. If for some reasons if somebody is unable to consume fish it is better to take a supplement of fish oil.
Plant based phytosterols
Supplementing your diet with plant based phytosterols is also beneficial. Plant based phytosterols has the same chemical structure as does the cholesterol. It replaces the cholesterol in the digestive tract and prevents it from entering the bloodstream.
Summing-up one should stay away from foods that cause damage to the arteries. It is better to take plenty of fiber and other foods that lower down the cholesterol level. One can also take a supplement of omega 3 and plant phytosterol to lower cholesterol levels. These steps for sure will bring the cholesterol levels back to their normal range.
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