How to control cholesterol naturally .. Eat it on your table and the other avoid

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Cholesterol is a type of fat, a waxy substance similar to the fat produced by the liver naturally, which is necessary for the formation of cell membranes and some hormones and vitamin D.

Cholesterol does not dissolve in water, so it can not pass through your blood alone, to help transport cholesterol, the liver produces fatty proteins.

Fatty proteins according to the site "healthy" are molecules made of fat and protein, and carry cholesterol and triglycerides (another type of fat) through the bloodstream, and there are two forms of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).

If your blood contains too much LDL cholesterol, it is known as high cholesterol, and when left untreated high cholesterol can lead to many health problems, including heart attack or stroke.

High blood cholesterol usually does not cause any symptoms, so it is important to check your cholesterol levels regularly to know the recommended cholesterol levels in your age.

Lower cholesterol through diet

To help you achieve and maintain healthy cholesterol levels, your doctor may recommend changes to your diet:

• Reduce your consumption of high-cholesterol foods, saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
• Choose protein-free sources, such as chicken, fish, and legumes.
• Eat a wide range of fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
• Choose baked, grilled, steamed, toasted foods instead of fried foods.
• Avoid junk food and junk food.
• Fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel and herring are rich sources of omega-3s. Walnut, almonds, ground flax seeds and avocados also contain omega-3.

Foods with high cholesterol

• Red meat, organic meat, egg yolks, and high-fat dairy products.
• Manufactured foods made from cocoa butter, palm oil or coconut oil.
• Deep fried foods, such as potato chips, onion rings and fried chicken.
• Some baked goods, such as cakes and biscuits.

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