Cholesterol Tips
Cholesterol Tips
Have a bowl of oat meal everyday to reduce your risk of heart diseases by 10%.
Beta-glucans, a soluble fiber present in oats has been proven effective in lowering blood cholesterol thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Include fish in your diet if you can. It is a very good source of essential fatty acid (Omega 3) which help you get rid of cholesterol.
Always prefer steaming or stir frying rather than frying it in heavy oil.
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Eat a diet rich in garlic (lahsun) as garlic promotes a healthy heart and circulation by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
Garlic also helps fight infection and can boost immunity. There is strong evidence to suggest that garlic helps with the prevention of cancers of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum.
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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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