Since I got my labs back, I have been all over re vamping my diet to lower my cholesterol and LDL. I called my mom (who is a nurse) and have spent what it seems like hours and hours reading information to help me. So, here are a few things I learned:
*Limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams daily
*Monounsaturated are the healthiest fats: almonds, avocados, natural peanut butter and sesame seeds are some examples. Limit saturated fat to about 15-25 grams daily and avoid trans fats at all cost.
*Most experts agree working out 5 days a week will help
*Eat more fiber, especially soluble fiber because it absorbs cholesterol like a sponge, according to Web MD
*Drink green tea because it contains compounds that can help lower levels
So, that's a few things that I learned about lowering my levels, so hopefully making a few changes will help me.
*Limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams daily
*Monounsaturated are the healthiest fats: almonds, avocados, natural peanut butter and sesame seeds are some examples. Limit saturated fat to about 15-25 grams daily and avoid trans fats at all cost.
*Most experts agree working out 5 days a week will help
*Eat more fiber, especially soluble fiber because it absorbs cholesterol like a sponge, according to Web MD
*Drink green tea because it contains compounds that can help lower levels
So, that's a few things that I learned about lowering my levels, so hopefully making a few changes will help me.
