Cholesterol comes in two basic varieties:
· High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
HDL is described as “good” cholesterol as it transports cholesterol to your liver where it is eliminated as waste before it has a chance to build up.
· Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL).
Whereas, LDL carries cholesterol directly to your arteries, where it accumulates and forms hard deposits on arterial walls, hardening and narrowing the arteries, hence its description as “bad” cholesterol. While high cholesterol levels may not show symptoms in early stages, it does increase the risks of heart disease and strokes.
Natural ways to reduce cholesterol
1. Rethink Your Diet
Unhealthy diets are the primary cause of high cholesterol. Urbanization has brought many dietary conveniences that are compromising our health in several ways. High nitrites, salt, sugar, trans fats, saturated fat, animal dairy, and dairy products…all these are responsible for the rising incidences of cholesterol-related problems. Your body is fully capable of producing all the cholesterol it needs in the liver. This means the excess is what you put into your body via your diet.
2. Exercise
There is an indubitable link between exercise and healthy cholesterol levels—it is known to lower LDL and increase HDL. Exercise provides a whole range of health benefits, too, from lowering BP to reducing blood glucose levels. Globally, health departments recommend getting up to five hours of moderate-intensity exercise a week to stay healthy.
3. Lose Weight
For every extra pound you carry, your body produces a couple of extra milligrams of cholesterol. Every Day! Being overweight affects the way your body produces and uses lipoproteins and triglycerides. Triglycerides are a lipid (fatty substance) your body needs but only in tiny amounts.
4. Natural Supplements
· Garlic
Garlic is a common and popular ingredient in almost every kitchen. Its distinctive pungency adds flavor to our dishes. But beyond its gastronomic features, garlic is also a great cholesterol buster. Research suggests that consuming garlic regularly can lower BP, and cholesterol levels and stop or slow down atherosclerosis. Garlic can be had raw, cooked, or as a supplement.
5. Stop Smoking
Smoking is universally acknowledged to be bad for health. And if you’re suffering from cholesterol problems, it’s worse… it hits you with a double whammy. Research shows that smoking raises LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol. If that weren’t enough, smoking also compromises the efficacy of statins (cholesterol controlling medicines).
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