How to Lower Bad LDL Cholesterol

Knowing how to lower bad LDL Cholesterol can save your life. Low density lipoprotein cholesterol otherwise known as bad cholesterol can cause numerous health problems if the cholesterol levels in your body are too high. If your doctor has told you that your cholesterol is too high, you should protect your health by reducing your cholesterol levels today.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. EXERCISE - Daily exercise is crucial, even in small amounts. Start by walking 10 minutes per day. Gradually increase your time until you are walking 60 minutes per day. Add weight training three times a week. Start with 5 lb. dumbbells, slowly increasing the number of exercises you do each day. Over time you can increase the weight of the dumbbells. Do weight bearing exercises at least three to five days per week.

2. EAT HEALTHY - Load up on fruits and vegetables. Keep fruit and vegetables handy so that you are encouraged to eat them. Start eating steel cut oats. Whole oats can lower your LDL bad cholesterol, keep your arteries clean and help you lose weight by making you feel full longer. Do not be fooled by processed cereal that claims to lower your bad LDL cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol, you should be eating foods that are known to lower high cholesterol such as steel cut oats. They make take longer to make, but your good health is worth the effort. Learn to eat cholesterol reducing foods. Eat foods with simple ingredients, eat mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains and meats that are low in saturated fats. Learn about super foods and try to incorporate as many as possible in your diet.

3. CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE - Out with the bad, in with the good. Have a positive mental outlook. Fill your life with good, healthy relationships. Rid yourself of any bad habits, such as smoking. Knowing how to lower bad LDL cholesterol will save your live and your good health. Take action today, you will see the effects tomorrow.

4. RAISE GOOD HDL CHOLESTEROL - Good diet, exercise and positive mental attitude can help, but the best way to raise your good cholesterol is to eat fish, olive oil, almonds and avocados weekly and in small portions.
   
   The combination of exercising, eating healthy and changing your lifestyle will not only lower bad LDL cholesterol, but it will also help you to lose weight, have more energy and be healthier.
   
   If you need additional help to lower your bad cholesterol please look in the Resources section below. Knowing how to lower your bad LDL cholesterol can save your life today.

Tips & Warnings

• As with any diet or exercise program, you should consult a doctor before beginning.

Resources

• The Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure

[dorigillman]

on 6/22/2009 good tips

[roseanne09]

on 5/7/2009 Great article on How to Lower Bad LDL Cholesterol!!! 5* recommended

[skyedanzer]

on 5/5/2009 Good and handy information

[boatst]

on 5/5/2009 Good article on cholesterol. It all comes down to leading a healthy lifestyle. Thanks

[westernmom]

on 5/4/2009 Good tips. I'm getting a new bike for Mother's Day! So, that should help with lowering the LDL Cholesterol! Thanks for writing and giving good advice. 5*