Lowering your LDL cholesterol is a fundamentally important task. High levels of LDL cholesterol are among the leading causes to many cardiovascular diseases. The good news, though, is that it isn't hard to lower your LDL cholesterol by using simple modifications in your diet and by lowering any amount of excessive body fat your body may be retaining. There are some key foods that will actually lower your LDL cholesterol levels, and coupled with exercise, it may just be enough to get your body to a healthy cholesterol level. There are also foods that, while lowering your LDL cholesterol count, can effectively raise your HDL cholesterol as well.
Fibers are among the easiest to attain and most effective foods to lower your bad cholesterol. Fiber can be found in many foods, especially in oatmeal or other oat bran foods. This means that simply by switching from eggs and buttered toast for breakfast, a bowl of oatmeal or even oat bran cereal with low fat milk, you can significantly lower your LDL cholesterol levels. Another strong source of fiber is fruit, such as bananas. Spice up your morning! Try slicing a banana in to your cereal or oatmeal for a healthy, fiber-filled morning. If you're unsure on what cereals might be highest in fiber, just check the box. Most brands are proud about their fiber levels and made it very easy to find.
Studies have also shown that walnuts and almonds are significant sources of what are known as polyunsaturated fatty acids. These are, amazingly enough, types of fat that are good for your body. It must be cautioned, though, that nuts are also high in calories, so a modest amount (say 2 ounces) per day should be the set goal. Walnuts and almonds are an easy thing to make a part of your day, too. You can buy trail mix instead of chips, and top your salad with some of these crunchy delights instead of cheese!
Olive oil is another healthy and simple food choice that can help to lower your bad cholesterol. Olive oil is host to a nice mix of antioxidants, breaking apart your body's LDL cholesterol in a natural and significant way. Olive oil is also easily introduced to your daily diet. If you need to fry something, use olive oil instead of butter. You can also try sauteing vegetables in olive oil, leaving the healthy vegetable vitamins intact while adding the benefits of antioxidants to the menu.
Finally, we must look at what are known as omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is abundant in many different types of fatty fish. It is so good for you, in fact, that doctors recommend upwards of two servings of fish per week. Some of the highest omega-3 fish are salmon, brook trout, and herring, among others. Remember to bake or broil your fish, cutting down on your saturated fats significantly. Also, if you don't like fish, canola oil can be used as a significant source of omega-3. You can even substitute it for olive oil, just another way to add some variety to your new, healthy diet.
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