Cholesterol Tips
Cholesterol Tips
Quit smoking: Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by lowering good(HDL) cholesterol & increasing the chances of blood clot formation
Smoking cigarettes increases the coagulability of blood which increases the chances of clot formation. These blood clots can block the blood supply and may lead to serious heart conditions, including fatal heart attacks. Also, smoking increases the blood pressure by 10-15 percent, putting additional stress on the heart and blood vessels, thus increasing the risk of heart attack. Smoking also decreases the good (HDL) cholesterol which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Just by quitting smoking, HDL level can increase by up to 10%.
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Some foods you can include in your diet to lower your cholesterol: soya, oatmeal, fish, nuts, blueberries, flaxseed and olive oil.
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Have food rich in insoluble fiber like whole wheat bread, atta/missi/sattu roti as they help flush out oil from the intestine.
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Eat a bowl of oatmeal each morning as it helps reduce cholesterol.
Eating a bowl of oatmeal each morning is the perfect way to start your day off right. Soluble fiber in oatmeal may reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol without lowering good (HDL) cholesterol. It has been found that those who eat more oats are less likely to develop heart disease. Oats are a good source of many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium.
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Have green tea as it lower your blood pressure and sugar level thereby preventing the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Green tea is rich in polysaccharides and polyphenols. These antioxidants present in green tea when consumed lower your blood pressure and sugar level thereby preventing the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. The antioxidants in green tea decrease the risk of blood clots, blood pressure, blood sugar and bad cholesterol and so provide protection against cardiovascular diseases.
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Dark chocolates have been medically proven to reduce the bad cholesterol level significantly (10-12%).
The amount of chocolate intake should be moderate and not high (1-2 squares 3-4 times a week) in order to enjoy optimum health benefits. Chocolate is a calorie rich food with a high sugar and fat content, so regular consumption of chocolate requires reducing the caloric intake of other foods. Chocolates with less cocoa butter and added flavors are recommended.
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