| While there is a plethora of drugs on the market | | | | trying to maintain a normal cholesterol level. Ideally |
| that promise to lower your bad cholesterol and | | | | you should consume 20-30 grams of fiber daily. |
| raise your good cholesterol, taking medication is | | | | Good sources of fiber include strawberries, apples, |
| not always the best option. There are several | | | | legumes, brown rice and oats. If you are unsure if |
| nasty side effects associated with cholesterol | | | | you get enough fiber in your diet, you may want |
| medications such as liver damage or muscle pain | | | | to use a fiber supplement to get the ideal amount. |
| and weakness. Before deciding to pop a pill, | | | | When trying to eat a lower cholesterol diet, it is |
| remember, there are better ways to reach and | | | | also important to be careful where you eat. Fast |
| maintain a normal cholesterol level. These can | | | | food should be avoided if you want to maintain a |
| include lifestyle changes, changes in the types of | | | | normal cholesterol level. Although these foods are |
| foods you eat and changes in where you eat. | | | | quick and easy, they are also usually high in fat |
| First, it should make sense that if you want to | | | | and sodium. Restaurants of this type are now |
| maintain a normal cholesterol level, you need to | | | | offering menu choices with lower fat or |
| exercise. In order to lower cholesterol and | | | | cholesterol. But be sure you are aware of how |
| prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries, you | | | | these foods are prepared and their ingredients |
| should get at least 20-30 minutes of aerobic | | | | before you indulge. |
| exercise three times weekly. If you have any bad | | | | A final note in your attempt to maintain a normal |
| habits, such as cigarette smoking, you should quit | | | | cholesterol level, avoid foods with a high sodium |
| in order to decrease your risk of heart disease. | | | | content. This suggestion is mentioned because |
| You should also limit your alcohol and sugar intake. | | | | most people with a high cholesterol level also have |
| These increase your cholesterol level by increasing | | | | high blood pressure. By limiting your sodium intake, |
| the body's weight. | | | | you can keep your blood pressure within normal |
| Another way to maintain a normal cholesterol | | | | limits. |
| level is to eat fish at least three times weekly. | | | | In your attempt to reach and maintain a normal |
| This is because certain deep sea fishes contain | | | | cholesterol level, there are several lifestyle |
| Omega-3 fatty acid which can lower cholesterol. | | | | changes you can make to help meet this goal. |
| The best fish to choose include mackerel, salmon | | | | Choose your foods carefully, exercise and stop |
| and albacore tuna. When choosing other meats, | | | | smoking. Although it may seem that taking a |
| pay attention to the grading of the meat. Prime | | | | prescription to lower your cholesterol would be |
| cuts of meat have the greatest fat content. If | | | | easiest, it is not best for your body. By lowering |
| possible, read labels and choose only meats with a | | | | your cholesterol through exercise and diet, you |
| fat content of less than three grams per ounce. | | | | improve the health of your whole body. |
| Fiber is also an important part of your diet when | | | | |