What signifies that the person posses high cholesterol. And what we should avoid in our diet to be cholesterol low in our body. Please suggest me.

Dr. Harloveleen Singh GhumanGeneral Physician9yrs exp

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Eat a heart-healthy diet Making changes to your diet can lower your ?bad? cholesterol levels and increase your ?good? cholesterol levels. Here are a few changes you can make: Choose healthy fats.�Avoid saturated fats that are found primarily in red meat, bacon, sausage, and full-fat dairy products. Choose lean proteins like chicken, turkey, and fish when possible. Switch to low-fat or fat-free dairy. And use monounsaturated fats like olive and canola oil for cooking. Cut out the trans fats.�Trans fats are found in fried food and processed foods, like cookies, crackers, and other snacks. Check the ingredients on product labels. Skip any product that lists ?partially hydrogenated oil.? Eat more omega-3s.�Omega-3 fatty acids have many heart benefits. You can find them in some types of fish, including salmon, mackerel, and herring. They can also be found in some nuts and seeds, like walnuts and flax seeds. Increase your fiber intake.�All fiber is heart-healthy, but soluble fiber, which is found in oats, brain, fruits, beans, and vegetables, can lower your LDL cholesterol levels. Learn heart-healthy recipes.�Check out the�American Heart Association?s recipe pagefor tips on delicious meals, snacks, and desserts that won?t raise your cholesterol. Eat more fruits and veggies.�They?re high in fiber and vitamins and low in saturated fat. Lose weight If you?re overweight or obese, losing weight can help lower your total cholesterol levels. Even 5 to 10 pounds can make a difference. Losing weight starts with figuring out how many calories you?re taking in and how many you?re burning. It takes cutting 3,500 calories from your diet to lose a pound. To lose weight, adopt a low-calorie diet and increase your physical activity so that you?re burning more calories than you?re eating. It helps to cut out sugary drinks and alcohol, and practice portion control. Get active Physical activity is important for overall health, weight loss, and cholesterol levels. When you aren?t getting enough physical activity, your HDL cholesterol levels go down. This means there isn?t enough ?good? cholesterol to carry the ?bad? cholesterol away from your arteries. You only need 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise three or four times a week to lower your total cholesterol levels. The goal should be 150 minutes of exercise total each week. Any of the following can help you add exercise to your daily routine: Try biking to work. Take brisk walks with your dog. Swim laps at the local pool. Join a gym. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you use public transportation, get off a stop or two sooner. Quit smoking Smoking�lowers�your ?good? cholesterol levels and raises your triglycerides. Even if you haven?t been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia, smoking can increase your risk of heart disease. Talk to your doctor about quitting or try the nicotine patch. Nicotine patches are available at the pharmacy without a prescription.�You can also read these tips from people who have quit smoking. further help u can consult online 

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