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How to Lower My Cholesterol Naturally

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By static404
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In How to Lower My Cholesterol Naturally, I teach you several easy steps to help you see a drop in your cholesterol. It will take time, committment and determination, but you CAN lower your cholesterol without medication.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Determination
  1. Step 1

    Eat More Fiber:
    Seriously, fiber is a huge contributor to a healthier cholesterol, and it's natural. Eat more oatmeal, fruits (with the skins), vegetables (especially the green ones), and beans. Try swapping all your breads and carbs with whole grains. Also, you can find fiber supplements to take (like Metamucil). Fiber actually binds to cholesterol, so when fiber exits the body, it takes cholesterol with it.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce and Replace:
    Reduce your consumption of bad fats and replace those with healthy fats. Examples of bad fats are those found in dairy products and red meats. Replace with healthy fats like fish and extra virgin olive oil.

  3. Step 3

    Supplements:
    The number one supplement for helping to reduce cholesterol naturally is Omega 3 Fish Oil. These fish oils are a great way to reap the health benefits of fish without having fish for dinner each day. Other supplements to consider are Vitamin B complex, chromium and garlic.

  4. Step 4

    Exercise:
    You got it...get moving. Exercise will help get your heart pumping and the blood flowing. Walk, jog, hit the gym...just get moving. This will have an incredible impact on your cholesterol scores.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure to read my article on How to Read My Cholesterol Test Results
  • Keep your doctor abreast of all you are doing to reduce your cholesterol...even if he is pushing medication.

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nikkia623 said

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on 10/20/2009 Thank you so much for the great advice! I know several people who will benefit from this article including myself! I will pass this info along. 5 stars, rec :-)

2besure said

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on 10/15/2009 Important tips to lower cholesterol.

newmom09 said

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on 9/28/2009 Great info! I have been researching how to lower cholesterol for my husband. I never thought about the supplements....he will appreciate trying this first before tofu! :) Thanks for sharing!

kittykat3 said

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on 9/15/2009 All these tips are great to help you lower your cholesterol naturally. 5*

nycgalinpa said

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on 9/4/2009 Good advice, adding fish to one's diet as well (if fish oil isn't tolerable) ! 5*Rec

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