If we notice the food patterns adopted by people now days, we can notice that people tend to consume more of the food which is high in LDL which is the bad cholesterol.
Sedentary lifestyle is a big no-no and people must inculcate regular exercise regime in their daily routines. Bad habits like smoking and drinking are main contributors to the increasing cholesterol levels. On a long term basis this paves the way for various heart diseases. In the USA heart diseases are considered the prime killers. People must be educated that reducing the amount of cholesterol levels can reduce risk of heart attacks. The earlier one puts this into practice the better and there will be lesser probability of one suffering from heart disease.
A healthy lifestyle includes the following- a balanced diet consisting of all the essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fiber; drink sufficient amount of water and develop a regular exercise regime. This will help reduce the amount of cholesterol intake. A healthy and balanced diet is a must for anyone who is trying to reduce the cholesterol level in their body.
If one wants to develop a formula for a dietary plan which will help reduce the amount of cholesterol one must have a precise idea in mind of what one will be doing and must be mentally prepared. If one is mentally prepared and has a fair idea of what ones goals are and is deterministic about following the diet which is low in cholesterol, there is higher probability that one would adhere to it with more heart and soul for a longer period of it and not get weary of it.
Prior to jumping on to a strict diet regime to ensure lower cholesterol levels, one must look and do some research on what food types are recommended and which are not and why. The main thought process which goes behind one’s mind while starting a diet plan for educing the level of cholesterol is to reduce the consumption of fats(saturated), calories and cholesterol in the human body. This not only helps in the lowering of cholesterol levels but also plays a role in weight reduction. Extra bonus!
As mentioned earlier the primary food items to be consumed to ensure this are fruits and vegetables.
These not only have vitamins, but are also high in fiber content. One can consider fiber to be synonymous to a sponge ball which absorbs all the cholesterol and helps dispose it or get rid of it from the human body. Fruits like pears, apples and oranges have high fiber content and when it comes to vegetables there is carrot. Oats are highly recommended too.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
