@zh 30 May 2020 edited

Low Your Cholesterol

Part 2, see also the first part - Know Your Cholesterol . https://read.cash/@zh/know-your-cholesterol-a6187019 **Disclaimer** *This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

The **natural way** to lower the cholesterol will be by making some **lifestyle changes** and **exercising regularly**. This will help the individual **lose weight**, which is directly related to the cholesterol levels in the human body. Food Less is not zero Having the perfect **balanced diet** is one of the keys to maintain ones cholesterol levels at the lower end. When people think of dieting, many think this means saying *goodbye* to some of life’s more juicer foods but it is not. The person will just have to **limit the consumption** and **add new things** that are **healthier**. More often, this will require eating foods that are **high in fiber** and **low in saturated fats**. A few **examples** of these are a*rtichokes, corn, fish, garlic, legumes, mushrooms, nut, olive oil, soy milk* and *whole grains*. Consumption of products like soy products, eating **green leafy vegetables** and other special low cholesterol food products may prove to be an effective option. By sticking to a **vegetarian diet**, one can lower their cholesterol level by about **one third within one month** time.. Including vegetable like **red pepper** and **broccoli** in your diet(*a healthy portion mind you*) is potentially one of the best diets one can follow for reducing the amount of cholesterol. Changing the **way food is cooked** is also another way to reduce cholesterol naturally. Instead of frying, the person can try **steaming** or **boiling**. Example One Day Diet Plan The **first meal** of the day, the breakfast can consist of *bran oat cereal* with healthy nuts like almond or walnut, *fruit salad*, *soy milk*, whole wheat or *oatmeal bread and jam*. The **next meal** of the day that is the lunch shall probably consist of *bean soup* along with *bran bread, soy nuts* and ending with a *bowl of fruits*. The **dinner** can consist of *tofu, almonds, fruit* and *stir-fry vegetables*. Drink Aside from eating properly, the person must also take the necessary precautions when **consuming liquids**. This means drinking a **glass of red wine moderately** *(classy, a)*, reducing the consumption of beer, **drinking fresh juices**, **non-fat milk** and water. **Apple juice** for example has been known to **reduce cholesterol levels by up to 50%** when taken regularly. Exercise The next step to lowering the cholesterol levels naturally is through **exercise**. Studies have shown that getting those **muscles to work** is much better and safer than taking prescription drugs that are known to have certain side effects when taken. The same goes for the use of food supplements since the **human body needs exercise to keep it functioning**. This can be achieved in many ways such as **brisk walking**, **jogging** or **running** around the neighborhood. Learning a **new sport** and **doing it regularly** is another option. Martial arts (*I have bias in favour of aikido, but everything is better, than nothing*) are also a great option. Even in current difficult times it is not an impossible task. Use *Zoom*, *Google Meet* etc. and just start. **The best time to start is** ***now***. *P.S. I know I will not become rich, writing these articles, but contributing a small amount of BCH will be hugely appreciated*, *will support my work and keep me going.*