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How to eat to lower cholesterol?
Many people try to control this before they have to take medication. What things can we do to help?
Eating a healthy and balanced diet can help lower cholesterol levels.
Eat more fiber: Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by binding to cholesterol in the digestive tract and removing it from the body.
Limit saturated and trans fats: Saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol levels. Limit your intake of foods like fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, and processed foods that are high in saturated and trans fats.
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol levels.
Choose lean protein sources: Replace fatty meats with lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, beans, and tofu.
Eat whole grains: Whole grains are high in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels.
Limit sugar and refined carbohydrates: Foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can raise cholesterol levels. Limit your intake of sugary drinks, sweets, and processed foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates.
Eat more fiber: Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by binding to cholesterol in the digestive tract and removing it from the body.
Limit saturated and trans fats: Saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol levels. Limit your intake of foods like fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, and processed foods that are high in saturated and trans fats.
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which can help lower cholesterol levels.
Choose lean protein sources: Replace fatty meats with lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, beans, and tofu.
Eat whole grains: Whole grains are high in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels.
Limit sugar and refined carbohydrates: Foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can raise cholesterol levels. Limit your intake of sugary drinks, sweets, and processed foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates.
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