Alternative Treatments
Food items which are rich in cholesterol not only cause excessive increase in the weight but at the same time it also puts you at a higher risk of heart problems. Apart from your eating habits, your abnormal routine can also fuel up your cholesterol level. There many allopathic treatments available to keep a control on the cholesterol level but at the same time there are many alternative treatments which are easily available and do not burn a hole in your pocket. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Types of Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be categorized into 2 types: Bad cholesterol and good cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can get stuck in our veins blocking the free flow of blood. This increases the risk of heart problems as the heart does not receive ample amount of blood supply. While on the other hand, good cholesterol helps fighting the heart troubles by cleaning up bad cholesterol and allowing free flow of blood in our body. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Avoid Smoking
Cigarettes contain carbon mono-oxide which increases the cholesterol level in our body. The smoke which gets inside our body damages the inner layer of arteries and increases the level of bad cholesterol and decreases the amount of good cholesterol. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Avoid Trans Fat
To reduce the level of cholesterol in your body completely avoid food with trans fat content. For this, you must avoid eating yolk of the egg, fried food items, and fatty meat. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Exercise Regularly
Regular work outs can help you reduce your cholesterol level. Set a time table in which you must dedicate at least 4-5 days in a week to rigorous work out sessions. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Eat Spinach
The contents found inside spinach leaves are believed to fight many diseases like cancer, heart problems and osteoporosis. If you are experiencing increased cholesterol level, consume as much spinach as possible to fight heart diseases and strengthening your bones. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Eat Fish
Fish consists of Omega-3 fatty acid which helps in controlling high cholesterol level. Omega-3 is highly beneficial for the heart and helps maintaining a normal blood pressure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Munch on Dry Fruits
Dry fruits like pistachios, walnut and almonds too have Omega-3 fatty acid. They help in rectifying the damage caused to the arteries by saturated fats. Also, according to a research published in the American College of Cardiology journal, pistachios played a significant role in bringing the increased cholesterol to a normal level. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Include Oats in your Breakfast
Introduce oats to your diet in order to keep your cholesterol under control. Oats consist of soluble fibers, protein and sugar. Also, it contains Beta Glucan which removes cholesterol from veins. Its high fiber content keeps cholesterol level under control and strengthens heart muscles. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Add Yogurt to your Diet
The pro-biotics found in yogurt help in maintaining a normal cholesterol level. Yogurt when consumed in a controlled amount can reduce fat and cholesterol content in the body. Image courtesy: Getty Images
