Exercise
Exercise can improve cholesterol. Moderate physical activity
can help raise the "good" cholesterol.
Adding physical activities such as, taking a daily walk
during your lunch hour, playing a favorite sport, riding your bike to work can
help you begin to lose weight. Find an exercise buddy or join an exercise group, to stay motivated.
Quit smoking
Quitting smoking improves your HDL cholesterol level.
Your blood pressure and heart rate recover from the
cigarette-induced spike within 20 minutes of quitting.
Your blood circulation and lung function begin to improve within
three months of quitting.
Your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker within a
year of quitting.
Eat heart-healthy foods
Increase soluble fiber. Soluble fiber found in such foods as
oatmeal, Brussels sprouts, kidney beans, apples and pears, can reduce the
absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.
Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found in full-fat
dairy products and red meat, raise your total cholesterol.
Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel,
herring, walnuts and flaxseeds. They don't affect LDL cholesterol. But they
reduce blood pressure.
Lose weight
Switch to
tap water, if you drink sugary beverages. Try sherbet or candies with little or
no fat, such as jelly beans, if you crave something sweet. Take walks during
breaks at work. Try to increase standing activities, such as doing yardwork or
cooking. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator or parking farther from
your office.
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