How to Lower Your Cholesterol |
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WHY SHOULD YOU LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL?
Too much cholesterol in the blood builds up on the walls of the arteries, making them hard and narrow. When this happens less blood and oxygen get to the heart. The heart can become damaged, causing heart disease. If the blood flow is cut off completely, you can have a heart attack. However, you can take steps to lower your risk from high cholesterol.
WAYS TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL:
- Know your numbers
- Be aware of your risk
- Watch your weight
- Watch the amount and type of fat in your diet
- Eat foods high in soluble fiber
- Get moving
- Stop smoking
- Talk to your health care provider
WHERE ARE YOUR NUMBERS?
| TOTAL CHOLESTEROL |
| Best: Less than 200 |
| Borderline high: Between 200-239 |
| High: Over 240 |
| LDL OR “BAD” CHOLESTEROL |
| Best: Less than 100 |
| HDL OR “GOOD” CHOLESTEROL |
| Best: More than 60 |
| HDL levels that are less than 40 put you at risk for heart disease |
| TRIGLYCERIDES (ANOTHER TYPE OF BLOOD FAT) |
| Best: 150 or less |
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