I found my bp low with a rise in ldl cholesterol level and also with less hb (9.5). How do I reduce cholesterol level and increase the metabolism of the body.

Question

Dear lybrateuser,
- You can reduce your cholesterol level by following a healthy lifestyle including a well balanced diet, regular exercise and by keeping stress levels low
- avoid deep fried & foods containing saturated & trans fats like in full fat dairy products, snacks, bakery items & junk foods
- have more of fibre containing foods such as vegetables including green leafy ones, fruits, whole grains instead of refined ones, have low fat milk & dairy products, have healthy fats as fish, avocados, cooking oil such as canola & olive oil, nuts & seeds
- do regular exercise like walking & yoga to reduce weight & to lower the cholesterol level
- reduce stress by doing meditation, deep breathing, yoga or by following a hobby.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrateuser,
- You can reduce your cholesterol level by following a healthy lifestyle including a well balanced diet, regular exercise and by keeping stress levels low
- avoid deep fried & foods containing saturated & trans fats like in full fat dairy products, snacks, bakery items & junk foods
- have more of fibre containing foods such as vegetables including green leafy ones, fruits, whole grains instead of refined ones, have low fat milk & dairy products, have healthy fats as fish, avocados, cooking oil such as canola & olive oil, nuts & seeds
- do regular exercise like walking & yoga to reduce weight & to lower the cholesterol level
- reduce stress by doing meditation, deep breathing, yoga or by following a hobby.