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4 Ways to Reduce Your Cholesterol

May 1, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

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4 Ways to Reduce your Cholesterol

  1.  Exercise:  At least 30 minutes of cardio five times a week, combined with light strength training has been shown to have a positive impact on cholesterol levels.  Not only does it increase the production of HDL, “the good cholesterol” but it also reduces LDL, “the bad cholesterol”.
  2. Eat oats and barley:  Both oats and barley are high in beta glucan, a fiber that has been shown to reduce LDL. Other high fiber foods like beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears can also be helpful.
  3. Eat nuts:  Studies have shown that people who consume about 2 ½ ounces of nuts a day are able to lower their cholesterol by about 7%.

Limit sugar intake:  High sugar intake has been linked to lower HDL.  Woman should eat less than 100 calories a day from added sugar and men should keep it below 150 calories per day

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