How To Lower Cholesterol, And Triglycerides?
Hello, I went to the doctor, and My cholesterol was 226. She said normal was 110-200. My triglycerides were 325, normal is 35-250. She said for Me to go on a 6 month diet, and cardio exercise plan. I get the exercise part, but I’m not really sure what kinda foods to eat to help lower these. She did really tell Me what to eat. Also are there any vitamins or anything that will help? Thanks for any help.
226 is good and acceptable.
The higher glucose, the higher triglycerides. To lower triglycerides, cut all sweet foods and drinks, and excercise. Just more vegetables, oily fish, OATS, home-made sugarless YOGURT, and oolong TEA or reishi tea as please. Omega-3 fish oil and vitamine C can also help lower triglycerides.http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-managem…
You should avoid foods high in saturated fats and trans fats. That means to stay away from fried foods, regular cheese (low fat cheese is fine), hyrdrogenated oils like margarine (try smart balance light, it is great!).
You should also limit your consumption of egg yolks, some is fine but try for 4 or less per week. Eat your meats grilled, baked or steamed. Similarly eat your vegetables! Leave the french fries alone, and if you must have them bake them using olive oil, which gives all the good fats (that lower cholesterol and triglycerides), Olive oil is so good for your body, you want to have it as the prime oil that you cook with, and you want to avoid corn, peanut and safflower oil.
Fish is also a great food. It, like olive oil, contains the good fats. Whole grain oats, like oatmeal and cheerios will help lower your cholesterol. Try some whole grain oat bread instead of white.
For snacks, get an air popper for pop corn and either use smart balance light, to top it, or make a trail mix. For my popcorn trail mix I add almonds, raisins, craisins, and whatever else I may have around.
Just remember that you need a balanced diet. Limit your intake of regular cheeses and fried foods and you are on a roll. Also limit your intake of red meat. Insted, stick to chicken, fish, or a vegetarian diet consisting of beans, legumes, and Quorn (my favorite!)
There is a product you can try. It’s called “Red yeast rice”. It is a natural product used to promote cardiovascular health. It is said to lower cholesterol levels. You can check it out at naturesway.com.
Avoid all fats,no alcohol,no smoking,of course exercise,a good antioxidant/vitamin pill once a day would help.
Try eating mostly green vegetables, whole grains and fish with omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, sardines, tuna).