Are you battling high cholesterol? If so, you\u2019ve probably been told by your doctor that high cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease and heart attacks. To help get your cholesterol under control, your doctor may have prescribed medications but lifestyle changes can also help.<\/p>\n
Making healthy food choices and getting more exercise can improve your cholesterol, but many people aren\u2019t sure where to start.<\/p>\n
To help, here\u2019s a list of small choices you can make each day to improve your cholesterol:<\/p>\n
How often do you eat a cheeseburger or steak? If you\u2019re eating red meat frequently, it\u2019s time to cut back. You don\u2019t have to eliminate it from your diet, but try substituting chicken or fish once in a while.<\/p>\n
Try adding a little more soluble fiber to your diet. You can find that in oatmeal, kidney beans, apples, and pears.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re new to the exercise world, start slow. Go on a walk every morning, start biking, or consider training for a 5K. For many people, registering for an event like a 5K offers a goal to strive for. Work up to the distance slowly.<\/p>\n
As you begin to exercise, you\u2019ll also lose a few pounds. When you carry extra weight, it impacts your cholesterol levels. Start exercising first and once you\u2019re in a routine consider counting calories to drop a few pounds.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a smoker, it\u2019s time to quit. Within three months of quitting, you\u2019ll not only see better cholesterol but you\u2019ll also see better lung function. Within a year, your risk of a heart attack will reduce by half.<\/p>\n
Having a drink once in a while is fine, but moderate drinking is linked to high cholesterol. For men, that means sticking to one or two drinks a day. Any more and it messes with your cholesterol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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