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Easy Remedies to Lower Blood Cholesterol Count Naturally

November 12, 2009


Increase in the levels of blood cholesterol leads to an increased risk of heart diseases like attacks, strokes and seizures. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol then the chances of you not being on antibiotic medications are slim. There are plenty of other remedies that will help you to lower your cholesterol count; these are simple home remedies that you can use without any fear of side effects. A few changes in your diet will help as well.

One of your first changes needs to be the amount of fat you consume. Avoid eating any unnecessary fats; this includes giving up fried delights, potatoes, chips, butter, clarified butter and oils. Limit the consumption of oil and start using olive oil to cook your food.

You need to increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Including oatmeal and flax-seeds is a good start. Start the day with a bowl of porridge and add a few fiber rich fruits and dried fruits to the mix. Adding almonds and cashew nuts to your bowl of porridge in the morning will help you to reduce cholesterol gradually yet effectively. This is because the seeds are a rich source of Vitamin E; this vitamin restrains cholesterol buildup in the body.

Substitute meats, fish and poultry produce with fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When you are eating any fatty foods you must reduce the size of your serving. Avoid processed meats completely and watch your dairy intake as well. It is best if you switch to skim milk immediately. Watch the amount of fats that you eat in foods like chicken and coconut oil. Avoid any other oil besides sunflower seed oil and olive oil. When you are eating lean meats like chicken then you must avoid eating the skin and reduce the amount of oil used to prepare the food.

When your cholesterol levels are high you must get adequate exercise to keep your energy levels high and to burn the calories that you have gained from the fats you have consumed. This is an effective way to reduce cholesterol levels naturally.


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