Cholesterol Control

Taking control of your cholesterol can help lower your risk of heart disease risk. The following self-care steps may be helpful:

Cut the Bad Fats
Foods that contain saturated fat, hydrogenated fat and cholesterol (such as animal products, fried foods and baked snacks) can raise cholesterol

Reduce Risk with Fiber
Add whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables to your meals

Get Some Supplemental Garlic
600 to 900 mg a day of a standardized garlic extract may help lower cholesterol and prevent hardening of the arteries

Add Soy Protein to Your Diet
30 grams (about 1 ounce) a day of powdered soy protein added to food or drinks can help lower cholesterol

Check Out Natural Vegetable Fats (plant sterols and stanols)
Take 1.6 grams a day as a supplement or in specially fortified margarines

Raise "Good" Cholesterol with Exercise
Start a regular exercise program to help raise HDL cholesterol

Everyone's situation and health profile are different, so make sure to consult with your physician about cholesterol management approaches that are best for you.

Source: Delicious Living magazine


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