Your health is something that you simply cannot ignore. Once you turn 20 years old, you should definitely become conscious of your cholesterol level. It is absolutely vital to keep it under control, as negligence may cause serious heart problems. You can reduce your cholesterol levels by eating right.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is produced by the liver and is then transmitted to the body. If liver exceeds the amount required, then it excess cholesterol begins to stick to artery walls and that leads to cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol level can also cause mental impairment, high blood pressure and gallstones.

How Do I Lower my Cholesterol?

Recent studies indicate that you can reduce you negative cholesterol from 10% to 20 % just by changing your diet.  The following steps can help you lower the amount of trans- and saturated fats in your diet:

• Cut down the amount of margarine in your diet. It greatly increases Cholesterol levels.
• Try to reduce the consumption of refined and processed foods. You can find a heavy amount of hydrogenated fats as well as trans-fats in these foods. In fact, these fats are very far more dangerous than other types.
• Try to replace the meat and eggs with dry peas and beans. They are rich in fiber and very low in cholesterol.

However, simply withdrawing foods that raise cholesterol is not enough to get to an optimum level. You need to maintain a balance, so that you can receive the required amount of Good Cholesterol which helps build membranes and produce hormones. To maintain this cholesterol level, you should take some essential elements as well:

• Take a tablespoon of organic flax seed oil every day. This supplies Omega 3 fatty acids.
• Try to use only extra virgin olive oil. Do not use ordinary virgin olive oil, as it is not effective.
• Augment the use of garlic while you are cooking. For this, you can put the garlic paste in various dishes that which would not only improve the taste, but it would also help lower your Cholesterol.
• Fish oil is another good option to ensure that your body is maintaining a good cholesterol level.  It also reduces the bad cholesterol present in the body.

It is totally up to you to keep yourself healthy and fit. So, pay attention to certain food habits, maintain proper cholesterol levels, and you'll surely lead a healthier life.

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