How to Lower Cholesteral Naturally

There are two kinds of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL cholesterol can cause problems when there is too much in the body. It accumulates on the inner walls of the arteries, causing problems for the function of the heart and brain. HDL cholesterol helps the body and helps prevent a heart attack. Having HDL will help eliminate a lot of the accumulated cholesterol on the arteries and take it to the liver, where it can eventually leave the body.

Things You'll Need

• Daily exercise routine
• Food with fiber
• Olive and fish oils

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Instructions

• 1

  Exercise daily. Exercising will lower LDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is increased, as the LDL continues to be lowered.

• 2

  Increase fiber in your diet. High-fiber beans, such as navy and pinto, lower cholesterol naturally. Cholesterol will bind with the beans and eventually work its way out of the body. Add grains to your diet to help increase fiber, and help lower cholesterol naturally.

• 3

  Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower are some of the best choices to lower LDL cholesterol. Fruits such as apples, blueberries, and grapefruit can help reduce LDL cholesterol as well. These foods all contain fiber, vitamins or antioxidants that work to lower LDL cholesterol.

• 4

  Add olive oil and fish oils to your diet. These oils adds the necessary fat in your diet.