How can I lower my cholesterol without drugs...I know aerobic excercise is good but what else?

Answer 1

Cardio workouts of course are going to have a huge impact. Also, making changes to your diet can help significantly as well. Oatmeal is an excellent aid in lowering cholesterol. cut out as much of the fatty foods that you can, i.e. butter, fatty meats/red meats, and oily foods. eat more roughage (salads, veggies, etc.), and more chicken and fish. Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 3

To lower cholesterol: Eat no-cholesterol food (not eating fried foods is a big step) Eat foods high in fiber (when you eat fiber, you use your supply of cholesterol in the bloodstream to digest) Exercise (cardio exercise will lower cholesterol) OTC medications will not work. Only prescription meds will have any effect, but they have some side effects that can be serious, so that is a last resort.

Answer 4

Eat good cholesterol food especially olive oil.

Yahoo News today - 4 short good walks does a great job lowering cholesterol. Yoga and TaiChi are also good because they teach breathing and relaxation from everyday stress.

Answer 5

I lowered my cholesterol 100 pts. a few years ago by exercising and eatting low fat. Check every label when you are shopping. Use butter spray, not margarine or oil. When baking a cake use applesauce instead of oil (my husband can't tell the difference). Use Egg Beaters instead of eggs...you have to substitute fat free whenever possible but couple that with exercise and you should be fine. :)

Answer 6

the food you eat....look at eggs...they hold 215 mg of cholestrol in EACH egg... (its only the yolk) eggs whites are the best thing to switch to for that food....pure cheese...check out the 2% or part skim cheeses...they are just as good mixing with foods :-) if you watch how much cholesterol you intake a day...plus your exercises, weights and you should be able to lower it...(at least it helped my husband and me)
Eating to Lower Your Cholesterol

It's fairly easy to lower your blood cholesterol. Here are some simple daily tips:

Use up at least as many calories as you take in.
Be physically active.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week, if not all.
Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
Choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods.
Eat fish at least twice a week.
Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods.
Limit how much saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol you eat.
Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
Select fat-free, 1 percent fat, and low-fat dairy products.
Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol.
Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt.
If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out.
Read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list.

Answer 7

Fish Oil can help some, but it's a long term thing. Cutting out fatty foods, etc. Reduce the amount of Olive Oil you're using...

Answer 8

Excersise, diet, and supplements. Fish oil supplements have proven to be a great treatment for cholesterol, hypertension and even depression.

Answer 9

How Exercise can help High Cholesterol levels?
http://cholesterol-reduction-tips.blogspot.com/

Answer 10

i have a had problem with cholesterol and took lipitor,but now i have been taking.a glass of water and apple cider vingar together and it has brought down my cholesterol down alot to normal reading.try it .good luck with this .