The body needs cholesterol to function normally. But having too much cholesterol can increase the chance of heart disease. It is a “fat” or lipoid essential to our organism if it is in good proportion. It is only present in living animals and essential to form cell membranes, bile acids and hormones from the adrenal cortex and gonads. The excess cholesterol accumulates in the inner walls of the arteries and can cause various cardiovascular diseases.
We have to avoid red meats (especially the fat part), pork and dairy products. Coffee, alcohol and any exciting excessively must elimination. Although some studies affirm that a cup red wine a day helps lower cholesterol. We need to drink plenty of water.
Increase fiber is really important because it helps our body to slow down the absorption of fats and sugars. High fiber foods include fruits, vegetables and beans. The fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Increase the amount of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Oat bran is a more effective fiber.
Assure that our diet contains Omega 3 fatty acid. In addition to the blue fish we have the germ of wheat and linseed, or flaxseed as great allies.
Weight loss and control is another important step in lowering cholesterol. Cutting calories and increasing activity levels is the only safe, effective way to lose and manage weight. Exercises assistance with weight control, good blood circulation, and proper functioning of various organ systems. Different types of yoga for reducing cholesterol are vinyasa, hatha and kundalini.
Try to spend no more than 5 or 6 hours without eating in order not to hypoglycemia because otherwise we can take the insulin and “make” cholesterol. Consult the specialist about the consumption of chromium and magnesium or not. If there is a high stress level as would be desirable to take a supplement of antioxidants (vitamin A, C, E and selenium), ask advice from the specialist.
Soy lecithin is the fat content of soybean (soya) and emulsifies cholesterol and thus are not so easily attached to the arteries. Our body expels it more easily.
Unrefined vegetable oils (such as sunflower, soybean and linseed) are very effective in lowering cholesterol while the king is the extra virgin olive oi (cold pressed and unrefined). Avoid excess sugar and artificial sweeteners. The Agave or Stevia-sweetened also help us to lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
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