Is it possible to lower your cholesterol in 2 weeks?

Question

I exercise regularly, but will changing my diet for 2 weeks lower the cholesterol for an up coming blood test?

Answer 1

Use the following foods and excercise a lot. Good luck for a lowered Cholestrol in 2 weeks.


Cholesterol lowering foods - this may sound as an oxymoron! However, studies prove that some foods can assist in the reduction of cholesterol and could be incorporated into your new diet plan.
Cholesterol Lowering Margarine
Recently, cholesterol lowering margarines have been introduced to the market. Benecol® is one of the products that has been confirmed to lower cholesterol on an average of 10% if used as recommended. In addition, this margarine does not affect your HDL, or "good" cholesterol. Other products include Take Control® margarine and salad dressings that are made from plant sterols, which are extracted from soybeans. These sterols trick your intestine into thinking they are cholesterol and when it tries to absorb them, it is not able to, therefore blocking cholesterol.
Soy Protein
Cholesterol lowering quality of soy protein was evidenced when FDA approved (see FDA talk paper) the health claim for its effects on risk of heart disease. To achieve intended result, you have to consume at least four servings of 6.25 grams of soy protein totaling daily intake to 25 grams per day. Many food manufacturers have since introduced soy beverages and energy bars containing up to 10 to 20 grams of soy protein. People with high cholesterol - levels of 260-300, soy protein has shown to reduce cholesterol by 15-25%.
Nuts
Nuts such as almonds and walnuts that have high amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, also help lowering cholesterol. Researchers at the Loma Linda University found that a diet containing pecans (click here for Abstract) not only lowered total and LDL--or "bad" cholesterol significantly but also helped to maintain desirable levels of HDL--or "good"--cholesterol. Another study conducted by the same University found that Mediterranean style diet that included walnuts lowered cholesterol.
Oats and Barley
In lowering cholesterol, oats and barley have played a critical role. These foods have a soluble fiber known as Beta Glucan, which is the key, in how they lower the cholesterol. To gain the intended cholesterol lowering effect, you have to consume anywhere between two and four cups of dry oat or barley cereal each day.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables such as apples, citrus fruit, berries, carrots, apricots, cabbage, sweet potatoes are high in soluble fiber and pectin both shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. At least five servings a day is recommended to benefit the full effect.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed provides alpha-linolenic acid a poly-unsaturated fat which has been shown to lower cholesterol while providing needed soluble fiber.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the mono-saturated fats and studies have shown that it lowers blood cholesterol. Extra virgin olive oil is suggested to be better than other varieties.
Fish
According to researchers, fish containing a omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids make the blood more slippery and less likely to clot in addition to lowering blood cholesterol.
Cautions:
Instead of frying foods, bake, roast, or grill. Cut back on egg yolks and if you drink 2% milk change to 1% and if possible, skim milk

Answer 2

Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 3

The recommended safe level of weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week. When you first start dieting you will lose more (maybe 3-4 a week). It depends on your original weight. If you are really heavy then you will see a difference quicker whereas if you are fairly normal in weight then it will be slower. Safe levels say that with the extra lose in the first few weeks you should expect to lose about 1.5 stone in two months so in 10 weeks you should have lost nearly 2 stone. Bear in mind that once your body becomes used to the healthy lifestyle you will plateau for a few weeks during which time you may only lose one or two pounds. Do not do as one person suggested and eat diet pills all the time - just be sensible about your lifestyle. Gradually increase your exercise levels - I smoke and I moved in with my partner and he doesn't smoke, so whenever I wanted one I would go for a half hour walk - it is only a little bit of exercise but it helps, plus it stopped me smoking all the time. Look at your food sensibly - do you snack a lot? If so, either cut out snacking or swap it for healthier things. I love chocolate and used to have a bar a day which can be anything from 100-300 calories. I bought a box of the ice-cream wafer tubes with chocolate in the middle, each one is only 19 calories, so when I wanted a chocolate fix I ate one of those instead. Also, do you eat bread a lot - cutting that down can save you a lot of calories. I used to have three slices of bread when I had soup, now I have two slices - calorie saving including butter is nearly 100 calories. Just by making small adjustments such as this you can see a huge change. I was 13.5 stone when I started to eat healthily (big, I know), in two months I was down to 11.5 by doing things like those listed above. I then went down to a more normal level of weight loss, losing a pound a week for about two months. I did then have a bit of a binge again (after a family loss) but my weight has remained fairly stable at around 11 stone for the past month. Crash dieting does not work, but the above ideas on improving the way you exercise and the way you look at food should help.

Answer 4

O my God yes! I had high blood pressure and my dad had high cholesterol and we are currently doing a 21 day fast. you can do 10 days and that will lower your choolesterol. Do a water fast only!

Answer 5

Cholesterol is a very sticky substance in your blood. To lower this by exercise, you need to do very intense exercise for extended periods of time. Drinking different sorts of fat burning tea will help.

Answer 6

Maybe you should try a good multi-vitamin and fish oil product along with your exercise. I've personally seen this take people off of their cholesterol medication

Answer 7

I've had high cholesterol my whole life and I exercise and eat healthy. I think genetics plays a huge factor and if anyone out there has had high cholesterol most of their life and lowered it, please let me know how you did it!

Answer 8

Yes but not by much. Remember how long it took to get it that high, plus genetics plays a role.

Answer 9

Sure don't eat :-). I don't recommend that, but it will have the desired effect. Seriously, all things in moderation, especially dietary changes. Irish Oatmeal works

Answer 10

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