How To Prevent Cholesterol Build Up

To prevent an excess of cholesterol from building up:

a. Reduce the total amount of cholesterol and fat (especially saturated fat) in the diet. There is a "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol". We should have about one part of good cholesterol for every two parts of bad cholesterol. Bad cholesterol is that which is deposited in the arteries and block the passage of blood. Good cholesterol helps clean the arteries, taking along with it the harmful cholesterol to the liver to be destroyed. Food that contain Bad Cholesterol: egg yolk (high in cholesterol), butter, some shellfish, chicken skin, meats, and some dairy products.

• Cook with unsaturated oils like: corn oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, and peanut oil.
• Eat a generous amount of fish and fish oil, especially those from cold waters such as: tuna, cod, and salmon. These fish oils are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids called Omega-3.

Omega-3 is rich in two substances :

EPA and DHA important elements for lowering the harmful cholesterol level as well as that of triglycerides, thus decreasing the danger of artery blockage.

Consume olive oil which contains Omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids or evening primrose oil which are high in Omega-6. The consumption of these oils significantly reduce harmful cholesterol. Eat Avocado this contains beneficial mono-unsaturated fats.Eat high fiber food.High fiber food , like of oats and whole rice, helps lower cholesterol. It is known that fiber stimulates the digestive functions, which causes a greater secretion of bile acids.

b. Stress can affect cholesterol build up. Meditate and do yoga to prevent Stress.

c. Niacin (Vitamin B3). Niacin taken in dosages of 500 mg. 3 to 6 times a day significantly reduces the cholesterol level and triglycerides. At the same time, it increases beneficial cholesterol according to some medical studies.

d. Exercise not only burns fat but also reduces a person's weight. It makes the circulatory and muscular systems function better.

e. Cholesterol level should be tested every 5 years. A person should maintain the following level: LDL should be less than 130 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood; HDL should be more than 35 mg. ; total cholesterol, less than 200mg.

Recommended Food Supplements and Vitamins :

• Omega-3 - cleanses the artery of cholesterol
• Garlic and Lecithin - helps in reducing cholesterol and strengthen the arteries.
• Chinese Lycium - powerful anti-oxidant, inhibits free radicals, contains bioflavenoid and polysaccharides.
• Vitamin E and A - dilates blood vessels, improves circulation, strengthens capillary wall, prevents and dissolves blood clots. Repair and maintains body tissue.
• Vitamin C - powerful antioxidant. Strengthen the immune system. Helps repair body and arterial tissue.
• Garcinia Cambogia - helps curb your appetite while aiding in inhibiting the formation of unwanted fat
• Olive Oil - contain Omega-9