You can lower familial cholesterol through various dietary and exercise interventions. Moderate exercise, at least 5 days per week, is a great way to boost metabolism, increase circulation and help to dilate blood vessels which is necessary for overall cardiovascular health. Choose a diet that is well balanced, high in fibre, quality protein and has a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, lean meats and lean dairy. Specific foods have also been studied to be very beneficial for lowering your total cholesterol levels, these include quinoa, alkaline water, oats, chia seeds and nuts such as almonds and walnuts.
To control family cholesterol it is very important to keep HDL (good cholesterol) levels high, as they fight the effects of bad cholesterol. HDL is present in foods such as: avocado, olive oil, peanuts, almonds, nuts, seeds, and seafood such as salmon, tuna and sardines.
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To lower familial cholesterol it will be good to have fish, whole grains, vegetables, and vegetable oils which are good sources of unsaturated fats. Also, beans, oats, soy protein, nuts, and foods or supplements containing plant sterols or stanols.
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