How can you lower your cholesterol with diet?
There are different diets available to help reduce cholesterol and if you keep it simple you’ll keep it sustainable.
Soluble Fiber Diet
Eating a high concentration of soluble fiber helps limit the damage LDL cholesterol can do, because it forms a gel in the body that soaks up the LDL. By absorbing it, soluble fiber prevents it from reintegrating into the system and attacking the artery walls. Foods rich in soluble fiber are:
Beans
Oats
Yams
Barley
Berries
Brussels sprouts
Limit High Cholesterol Foods
Another dietary change you should make is to reduce the amount of foods you eat that are high in cholesterol. If you can completely eliminate these foods from your diet, that would be preferable. At the very least, limit how much of these items you eat:
Foods rich in saturated fats (fatty meats, butter, tropical oil, and dairy products)
Organ meats and processed meats (hot dogs, sausage, bacon)
Trans fats, which is primarily found in vegetable oils
Other cholesterol-rich foods, such as egg yolk
Protein Diet
One issue people face in adopting healthier diets is a lack of protein, when certain foods are eliminated. Yet, there are nutritious sources of protein that can be substituted for processed meats and other high cholesterol foods:
Skinless chicken breast
Beans
Tofu
Seeds and nuts
Fish (salmon, sardines, herring, and trout are good choices)
Additionally, cutting industrialized ingredients from your diet can also lower your LDL cholesterol. This includes sugar, salt, and similar manufactured ingredients. While it may not be possible to eliminate these products completely, avoid processed foods that have added salt or added sugar. Living a healthy lifestyle begins with adjusting one's diet to get a better control of your cholesterol levels. If you can alter your diet to lower LDL levels on your own, you may not need drugs to help get your levels balanced. However, it's always wise to consult your doctor, before making any lifestyle changes. Stay healthy and follow me at www.nicoledomuret.com Pray, hope, don't worry. - St. Padre Pio
