Increase your fiber so you can avoid side effects of statins
The topic of cholesterol used to be pretty straightforward: Oatmeal was good, eggs were bad. Total cholesterol less than 200 was good, more than 200 meant, well, more oatmeal. Nowadays, total cholesterol doesn’t really matter as much as the breakdown of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Think of LDL... more
Concerned About Your Cholesterol? 10 Ways to Lower LDL and Raise HDL
Your doctor tells you that your level of LDL—the “bad” type of cholesterol—is too high, and, in a double whammy, he says that your level of HDL—the “good” cholesterol—is too low. So, you wonder, is there anything you can do to decrease the bad while increasing the good? There are steps you can take to accomplish this.... more
Best Ways To Lower Cholesterol Naturally
If you want to stay fit and healthy, you should keep an eye on your cholesterol intake. There are natural ways of lowering cholesterol if it is out of control. The first natural way is by taking your diet seriously. There are also dietary supplements that will help you lower your cholesterol. For diets high in saturated fats, eating more fiber rich... more
