2006-09-20 18:03:33 · 17 answers · asked by easy 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Have you talked to your doctor about zocor or vytorin as an alternative to lipitor. some foods that lower cholesterol:Oatmeal and oat bran,Walnuts, almonds,Fish and omega-3 fatty acids, and Foods fortified with plant sterols, such as some Margarines and orange juices.
2006-09-20 18:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by MsT785 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fish Oil , Oat Bran, & Oatmeal just to name a few things. If you eat eggs use the whites only. The yoke is where the cholestrol is in the egg. There are lots of other medications out there if you can't get it down on your own. Also you'll need to exercise as well as everything else. Good Luck! P.S. Try Wild Salmon (not farm raised) or fish oil capsules both are really good for reducing cholestrol.
2006-09-20 18:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you under any stress. Stress can bring cholestrol up. How high is your cholestrol? Walking is very good for you, try that. Eat everything in moderation and you should be fine.
2016-03-17 23:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should reduce eating foods high in cholesterol like eggs (you can buy substitute eggs, they're good), red meat, butter, mayo, etc...You should also have a diet low in fat and high in fiber....oatmeal's a very good choice... you can get many products that you usually consume but choose the ones that are made with whole grains..you can get cereal, pasta, rice and even cookies...and you ahould talk to your doctor about other medicine options..there are other medicines that reduce cholesterol besides lipitor....Good luck..
2006-09-20 19:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by Yaritza 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oatmeal has been specifically shown to lower cholesterol and you probably don't eat that now. Eating less helps too especially avoiding animal fats. Eat less red meat and more grains and you;ll see a difference.
2006-09-20 18:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by Scott L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First your should stop food with bad fat. there are 2 type of fats. one is unsaturated or monosaturated and second is saturated.
saturated food easily converted in to cholestrol as u eat.
So avoid- butter, hydrogenated fat(such in french fries, and ready to eat fried food), cheese and any type of animal fat and also chocolate
Start to eat food with good fat, that will also reduce cholestrol.
Start eat peanut it will very helpfull. use sunflower or soya oil for cooking.
2006-09-20 18:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mr.abc 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Google on this enzyme Lipase ... hope you can find it around drug stores where you live. It helps to break down fatty acid & proven to reduce cholestrol level.
2006-09-20 19:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by Andre ... aka kook_car 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband took fish oil pills. If you refrigerate them the taste isn't as bad and also eat something with them and watch the cholesterol high food go on a low cholesterol diet.
2006-09-20 18:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by Just wondering 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I lost 50 points in 2 months on my cholesterol by simply eating a bowl of oatmeal alternating with a bowl of cheerios (both with splenda) for breakfast, and eating normally!
2006-09-20 18:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by MzzandtheChuchuBees 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes that's what i take but there should be something else you can take ask your doctor. i cut out carbs and sugar i try not to eat anything that is white. I walk to exercise
2006-09-20 18:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by fefe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋