Keeping cholesterol levels under control is essential for heart health. Follow these 5 tips which are known for reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body.
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Limit saturated fats intake
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Reduce your intake of saturated fats, found primarily in red meat, butter, creams, and coconut oil, as they are likely to raise your bad cholesterol levels.
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Eat fruits and veggies
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Consume fiber-rich foods, berries, avocados, bananas, or citrus fruits to reduce cholesterol levels. For veggies, you can add spinach, collard greens, and Brussels sprouts.
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Quit unhealthy habits
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One of the most significant risk factors that can raise your risk of having abnormal cholesterol levels is smoking, obesity, and alcohol use. So avoid them!
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Exercise regularly
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If you don't exercise enough, you can have high cholesterol by gaining weight. Additionally, it encourages a sedentary lifestyle, which may raise LDL and lower HDL.
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Eat heart-healthy diet
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Avoid any intake of trans fat. Have foods instead that are high in whey protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. All of these help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.