Tips to reduce cholesterol

Here is one such definition and some quick-facts about cholesterol that you need to know and be aware of :

• Cholesterol is a fat-like and waxy substance, produced by the liver.
  
• It has its place and function in the human body and system and too much of it puts your health at risk.
  
• Cholesterol forms part of every cell within the body.
  
• When the cholesterol level is appropriate, all is well.
  
• It plays a life-giving role in many functions of the body.
  
• When cholesterol is at a good level, you are healthy and in top shape.
  
• It works to build and repair cells.
  
• It produces hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.
  
• Produces bile acids which are proven to aid in the digestion of fat.
  
• With too much cholesterol in the body, build up occurs.
  
• Damage to and clogging of your arteries result.

I'll give some tips to overcome the problem of cholesterol, such as below :

Tip # 1: Eating FRESH is GREAT! Fruit, vegetables, and grains will help you maintain optimal health. These foods typically have 0% cholesterol.

TIP # 2: When we opt for convenience in eating over nutrition, we are setting ourselves up for problems. Eating fast foods and convenience foods results in eating too many fats and salts, which can raise our bad cholesterol levels.

TIP # 3: Remember: A good secret weapon is FIBER! Increase the amount of soluble fiber you take in. If LDL is not lowered enough from reducing saturated fat and cholesterol, this might help you effectively LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL CONSISTENTLY AND FOR GOOD!

TIP # 4: GETTING YOUR SERVINGS OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES SHOULD BE ONE OF your main goal as you try to lower your cholesterol in under 30 days, for life!

TIP # 5: Take a chance today and pick up some fresh fruits or vegetables that you have never tried before. Your taste buds and your cholesterol level will thank you for it.

TIP # 6: Use this list of fruits and vegetables as a checklist of sorts. Copy and print the list and circle all the fruits and vegetables you have tried. Add your own and find interesting ways to include them in your daily meal offerings.

TIP # 7: MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO AVOID all fast food, convenience, and prepackaged meals.

TIP # 8: THE JOURNEY STARTS EARLY FOR MOST/ALL OF US! Gradually introduce yourself, your family and even young children to cholesterolhealthy eating, as they may be at an increased risk of high cholesterol

TIP # 9: Make your healthy meals at home more appealing and you will be amazed at how much easier your new diet is to stick with

TIP # 10: Eliminate full-fat dairy products and convenience or restaurant meals entirely, and you'll lower your cholesterol substantially

TIP # 11: WITHOUT EXPECTION. When you are shopping to lower your cholesterol, always read the ingredients list.

TIP # 12: When shopping for foods, make sure to choose foods that have the lowest percentages for values such as sodium, cholesterol, and fats, and moderate percentages for values such as fiber.

TIP # 13: TAKE A HANDS-ON APPROACH. It is important that you know something about the treatments and remedies that are available now to lower cholesterol, as this will help you to work with your health practitioner to develop a cholesterol treatment regimen that can work for you.

TIP # 14: Always weight the pro’s and the con’s, risks and potential benefits of any medication, including HRT (if applicable), to opt for the BEST treatment that is right and effective for you.

TIP # 15: Cholesterol-lowering medications are no quick-fixes, sure-thing silver-bullet type solutions that will ‘cure’ all that ails you! It takes a comprehensive and holistic approach to lower cholesterol effectively and will include lifestyle, eating and exercise changes and discipline.

TIP # 16: BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM/REGIMEN/WORKOUT, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR AND DISCUSS YOUR PLANS. DO NOT PUT YOUR HEALTH AT FURTHER RISK! PLAN FOR SUCCESS.

TIP # 17: Learn about and understand all you can about cholesterol and cholesterol treatments. You'll be more capable to make your life healthier.

TIP # 18: Keep a medical journal about your cholesterol, tracking appointments, details, tests, treatment, drugs etc. Note questions, concerns, issues, risks and other informational data that might be of use to your medical team and help you track your process and progress easily.