Decrease your risk at cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a fat, non-dissolvable substance in our body. It can be found in products we eat but the majority is produced by our own body. However, an excess of cholesterol is bad for our health. Therefore a lot of people need to control their cholesterol in order to prevent the silting up of the arteries. A doctor is the obvious person to see about this. He/she will tell you how to go about it and whether or not to take any medication. The medication will help you control it but the best thing to do is adjust your life stile. Follow a diet, give up certain bad habits, exercise, etc. It might not seem enticing but prevention is always better than cure. Here are ten tips to help you do so. • Eat food with low cholesterol such as fish, vegetables, grains, beans and fruit.
• Go easy on alcohol.
• Quit smoking. Smoking damages your arteries. This may lead to stricture of the blood vessels.
• Use pure vegetable oil like olive oil in stead of animal fats.
• Be physically active.
• Reduce your fat intake.
• If you have diabetes or any related disease, take your medication.
• Learn to relax and control the stress in your life.
• Eat high-carb food such as potatoes, bread, rice or pasta.
• Take your time to eat.
