Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in the body. Our liver makes cholesterol for our body. Most of the cholesterol in our bodies is produced in the liver, though some of it comes from the foods we eat. We can get cholesterol from the foods we eat; meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, and whole or low-fat milk.
The body needs some cholesterol to produce certain
hormones and it helps act as insulation for our nerves system. We need some
cholesterol to help our brain, skin, and other organs grow and do their functions
properly in the body. But eating too much of such foods is a bad idea,
especially for people whose bodies already make too much cholesterol.
Cholesterol level should be checked on a regular basis as it
is essential for long term good health. It is recommended by doctors that
adults of the age 20 should get their cholesterol level checked at least once 5
years. Once you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol; you should visit the
doctor and follow his recommendation. Exercising is the best way to bring cholesterol
level in place. Shed the extra fat you have. This would in return improve the
cholesterol level.
It floats in your blood and can enter the walls of the blood vessels and stay there. If you have too much cholesterol in your bloodstream, a lot can collect in the blood vessel walls, causing these "pipes" to become narrower. This can clog the blood vessels and keep blood from moving freely the way it's supposed to.
Here
are some ways as to how you can reduce cholesterol levels:
Oatmeal, Oat Bran and High-Fiber Foods
"Fiber is also a good source of maintain appropriate
cholesterol level."
Oatmeal contains
soluble fiber, which reduces your Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad,"
cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples,
pears, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of
cholesterol into your bloodstream.
Fish And Omega -3
Fatty Acids
Eating fatty fish can
be healthy for heart because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which
can reduce your blood pressure and risk of developing blood clots. The highest
levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in:
·
Mackerel
·
Lake
trout
·
Herring
·
Sardines
Saturated
fat can elevate your cholesterol level more than anything else you might eat.
Walnuts, Almonds and
Other Nuts
Peanut
butter, Avocados, Olives and Canola Oils are rich in monounsaturated fat
Walnuts, almonds and
other nuts can reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids,
walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy.
Eating
about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of nuts, such as almonds,
hazelnuts, and peanuts may reduce our risk of heart of heart disease.
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