Diet And Exercise Can Help Regulate Cholesterol Levels
Julia Carmichael
Are you worried about your cholesterol level? If it's too high,
you should worry because high cholesterol can put you at risk
for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Want some practical tips to help lower your cholesterol without
having to take a prescription? The best way to regulate your
cholesterol levels is by watching what you eat and exercising
regularly.
Sometimes, a prescription may still be necessary, but you
should try lowering your cholesterol with these lifestyle
changes first.
It is important to watch what you eat when you want to lower
your cholesterol levels because by eating the wrong foods you
can overload your body with cholesterol. Cholesterol is a
substance naturally produced by the body necessary for
important body functions such as maintenance of cell walls.
By eating a high fat diet, you add to the cholesterol already
made by your body. This overload is what causes cholesterol to
be deposited in your veins and arteries where it can build up
and block the arteries causing heart disease and damage.
Eating the Right Foods
For you to cut your cholesterol levels by eating right, you
must try to avoid foods such as fatty meats, full fat dairy
products and foods containing high levels of saturated fat. To
be healthy, you should eat a balanced diet that includes many
fruit and vegetables and whole grain breads. Instead of eating
red meat, such as beef, regularly eat more poultry and fish.
Grilling your meats instead of frying them will also make them
more heart healthy.
Beginning an exercise routine will also help lower your
cholesterol levels and keep your arteries clean. If you are
inactive, it is best to start incorporating exercise into your
lifestyle slowly. You might want to start your exercise routine
by taking short walks or doing simple stretching exercises. Make
it your goal to work up to 30 minutes of exercise three to four
times each week. Swimming, biking and walking are good choices
for exercise. You might want to vary your exercise routine so
you don't get bored and stop. The longer and more often you
exercise, the more your cholesterol levels will fall.
Regular Exercise
Even if you eat properly and exercise regularly, sometimes it
is still necessary for you to take a prescription medication to
lower your cholesterol. One reason for this may be because your
body may produce too much cholesterol and cause your
cholesterol levels to still be too high. Even though it is best
to control your cholesterol though diet and exercise, a
cholesterol lowering medicine may be needed to help decrease
your risk of heart disease.
If you want to have a healthy heart, start by eating a healthy
diet and exercising regularly. These activities will not only
help improve your heart health and lower your cholesterol
levels, they will also improve your health as a whole. You will
find you feel better and look better because of your new
healthier lifestyle.
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