| People are nowadays searching for natural cholesterol | | | | greasy meals. |
| and triglyceride lowering agents, rather than opting for | | | | Now that you know what foods you should be eating, |
| statin drugs with unwanted side effects. There are | | | | here are some natural supplements to boost your |
| many ways to naturally reduce your bad cholesterol. | | | | good cholesterol and decrease the triglyceride levels. |
| This article shows you how to have a healthier lifestyle | | | | Niacin has been proven to be effective on patients |
| with no adverse effects. | | | | suffering from high levels of cholesterol since the 50s. |
| The bad cholesterol is referred to as LDL, which | | | | A study was undertaken with 100 patients who were |
| stands for low-density lipoprotein. This type of | | | | placed on niacin supplement for just under a month. |
| cholesterol oxidizes and creates plaque in the arteries, | | | | After 26 days, the LDL cholesterol was lowered by |
| which therefore increases the risk of heart attack and | | | | 23 percent. A great result for those patients who |
| stroke. On the other hand, the good cholesterol is what | | | | were at risk of heart disease. |
| your body needs more of, and that is HDL which | | | | If you include omega 3 fatty acids in your diet, it will |
| stands for high-density lipoprotein. | | | | help you increase your good cholesterol levels and |
| Making changes to your diet is the first positive step to | | | | lower your triglyceride at the same time. Just eating |
| lowering cholesterol. Saturated fats, dairy products | | | | two or three portions of oily fish such as mackerel, |
| such as processed cheese and full fat milk, sugar and | | | | tuna, sardines or salmon a week will help. If you are |
| foods high in salt should all be avoided. Fiber and whole | | | | not keen on eating fish, instead try a handful of |
| grains as well as fruit and green vegetables all play a | | | | walnuts or Brazilian nuts every day as a light snack. |
| significant role in keeping you healthy. | | | | Foods with essential fatty acids have proven to lower |
| Try and keep your red meat consumption as low as | | | | bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Another |
| possible and opt for Soya beans or tofu instead. Other | | | | alternative to consuming fish is fish oil supplements of |
| foods that also help lower triglyceride and cholesterol | | | | up to 1000 mg. Flaxseed oil supplements in addition to |
| levels are: Almonds, avocados, any type of beans, | | | | walnuts, seeds and vegetables are also |
| apples and whole wheat products. When cooking your | | | | recommended. |
| food, either bake, grill or boil and stay away from fried, | | | | |