Yes, you CAN lower your cholesterol

Posted on: September 17th, 2015 by BrevardBlogger No Comments

Week 2

A high cholesterol can have a number of negative health impacts, including your heart. Maybe your doctor’s been on you lately about getting your cholesterol level down. Well, since September is National Cholesterol Education Month, what better time than to start a few life! Below are five easy steps to get on the road to better cholesterol:

Get rid of a few pounds

We’ve all heard this one a few too many times! But, don’t let it intimidate you—studies have shown that even shedding a few pounds is enough to lower your cholesterol number.

Lots of heart-healthy foods

Hey, maybe you’ve stopped getting dinner at the drive-in, and that’s a great first step! The next step is to add foods that will further decrease bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. This can be done by eating more fish, which are higher in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as whole grains and leafy greens.

Exercise every day

It doesn’t have to be anything extreme. In fact, 30 to 60 minutes of walking every day can be great for lowering your cholesterol number. If that’s not an option, try other forms of exercise such as dancing or spinning.

Stop smoking

Even if you’re not worried about high cholesterol, you should still seek to end this habit. There’s numerous medical studies on how it’s just not good for you, but it’s especially bad for your heart—and your cholesterol level. Plus, once you stop smoking, it will make those 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day so much easier!

Moderate alcohol

Don’t start drinking if you don’t already. However, if you already imbibe, very moderate amounts on a daily basis can be good for your cholesterol. That means no more than one or two drinks a day for a man or one drink a day for a woman.

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Yes, you CAN lower your cholesterol

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