how to reduce blood cholesterol?

Answer 1

Try to reduce tension, this is single most problem which elevate the Cholestrol levels. The following regime may help in lowering cholestrol. Try it.


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 (click here for Abstract) 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

Answer 2

Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 3

This is just such a open field of answers and such that it is enough to make one go crazy from all the info! I have read all the answers so I am going to make this short and simple! Do not smoke! Exercise moderatly! By raising your HDL it will lower your LDL! Eat fatty type fish like salmon, flax seeds, pumpkins seeds, use flax oil, avocadoes and such. Taking lecithin granules have been tested to reduce cholesterol levels substantially. Do a colon cleanse, or use physillium seeds husks for regularity, that always helps. Most importantly do not worry about it. You did the doing when it came to elevating you blood cholesterol so now you can do the lowering of it! Good luck to you and good health my friend!

Answer 4

you didn't say whether or not you were on a low fat diet. If your problem is heredity you will need to see a doctor about taking a statin drug. There are also bile resin sequistriants that will work(ie Questran, Wellchol, etc). But above all else GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR. I fought high cholesterol for years and 16 months ago I lost(Triple Bypass at age 43) and it was not any fun at all.

Answer 5

All dietary cholesterol comes from animal products. As you seek to cut out fatty foods (as others have recommended above), focus on those that come from animals (fatty meats, butter, egg yolks . . .) Read labels carefully to identify high-fat foods, and try to get most of your fat from plant sources like vegetable oils which are naturally cholesterol-free.

I'm not saying you can't have any meat--but try to make all your animal foods low-fat, and don't use animal products where you don't need them. Say you're having chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes: cook your beans in olive oil instead of butter and look up a vegan mashed potato recipe on http://www.vegweb.com Oh, and cut that chicken serving size in half! Good luck!

Answer 6

Yes wall nut does reduce cholesterol. also garlic is effective

Answer 7

Don't smoke. Exercise daily. Get to your proper body weight. Eat a healthy diet with not fried foods and decrease fat intake.

Answer 8

Switch over to non-cooked food, fresh vegetables and fruits. Take plenty of light exercise regularly and take brisk walks every day for at least 30 min.

Answer 9

lots of different ways:
-stop smoking
-maintain healthy body weight
-exercise
-low fat diet
-high fibre diet
-certain natural products (ask your pharmacist to recommend an appropriate one)

Answer 10

Daily oatmeal and increase whole grain consumption