HOW TO REDUCE BAD CHOLESTEROL WITH FOOD?

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WATCH OUT this video to know HOW TO REDUCE BAD CHOLESTEROL with FOODS by dietician Jyoti Chabria.

How to reduce cholesterol? I’m sure we all want to know more about it! Cholesterol is a substance which is found in every cell of your body. Your body requires a certain amount of cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and to help you digest foods. 

The body produces all the cholesterol it needs. However, cholesterol also is found in some foods as well. Cholesterol is transported throughout the body by 2 kinds of lipoproteins.  We have the LDL which is the bad Cholesterol and the HDL which is the good cholesterol. 

How to reduce bad Cholesterol: 

In order to reduce bad Cholesterol, we have come to terms with ourselves regarding our diet. Eating anything and everything which looks appetizing and tasty may not be the solution.

Let us take a look at some really healthy foods that can prevent bad Cholesterol: 

1. Olive oil: Try using 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil in your food per day. It is safer than other oils and helps reduce LDL levels. 

2. Whey Protein: This is a dairy products and is known to lessen LDL considerably. 

3. Oatmeal; Another wonderful food which cuts down LDL because of its soluble fiber. This fiber is also found in apples, prunes, pears, barley and kidney beans. 

4. Walnuts, almonds and other tree nuts: They can reduce levels of bad cholesterol.  They are full of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids and also help keep blood vessels healthy. 

5. Avocados: These are again great foods that improve LDL levels in people who are obese. 

How to control cholesterol: 

As we grow older we must start monitoring what we eat. After a certain age, there are some foods which can cause serious illnesses for us. So why take the risk? 
Let’s have a look and see what types of food should be avoided to control cholesterol. 

1. Liver: It is rich in fat and can increase the LDL levels tremendously. 

2. Muffins: If they are made at home in whole milk and eggs, are not at all advisable. 

3. Margarine: This product is full of fat and will only add to the existing problem. 

4. Microwave popcorn: This popcorn prepared in a microwave with lots of butter, oil and salt is not recommended either. 

5. Cakes: Avoid cakes and cookies as much as you can as they contain transfats. 

So how to lower cholesterol is the question. We need to have those types of food, which can really help.

# Garlic is a wonderful remedy for cholesterol. Consuming 2- 3 pods of garlic every morning on an empty stomach can do the trick! 
# Aloe Vera juice is also useful to control cholesterol, as it is rich in anti oxidants. 
# Flax seeds are another option as well. 
# Oats contains a substance called beta-glucan which absorbs LDL that your body later excretes. 
# Omega-3 fats are scientifically proven to reduce bad cholesterol too. 
# Olive Oil, tea, fish and nuts are equally helpful and aid in protecting the body against LDL cholesterol levels. 

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Apart from consuming healthy food, exercise is very necessary to lower bad cholesterol. Performing aerobic exercises for 30 minutes per day can be beneficial. Jogging, brisk walking, cycling and tennis are some more physical activities which can certainly lower your LDL cholesterol by 10-15 percent.

So let us all try to understand the dangers of bad cholesterol and work towards leading a healthy lifestyle. Prevention is better than cure, so make the best of your life by living it to the fullest. Good luck!

Jyoti Chabria is a Consultant Dietitian for many major hospitals, colleges and corporates in India. She is a national award winner for her nutrition product line ‘Nutriline’.

With over 20 years of experience, she aims to create public awareness in the field of healthcare and conduct several camps and workshops.

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