KONTAN.CO.ID – Jakarta. Cholesterol has become a concern for many people these days. An unhealthy diet makes cholesterol levels exceed normal thresholds. Not surprisingly, more and more people are looking for ways to lower cholesterol.
The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. However, cholesterol levels that are too high can increase the risk of various chronic diseases, such as heart disease.
The reason is, high cholesterol can trigger fat accumulation in blood vessels. This buildup can lead to clogged arteries. This condition can inhibit blood circulation and even cause blood vessels to burst.
In fact, ruptured blood vessels can cause heart attacks and strokes. Luckily, there are various ways to prevent that bad thing from happening.
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Apart from using medical drugs, a cardiologist from the Cleveland Clinic, Leslie Cho, said there are several natural ways to lower cholesterol.
Here’s how to lower cholesterol naturally without using these drugs:
1. Change eating habits
The best way to lower cholesterol is to avoid consuming unhealthy fats (saturated fats) with healthy choices of fats, namely monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. That is why, we must read food labels carefully before consuming them.
“We have to limit saturated fat intake. Do not consume more than 2 grams per serving and it must cover less than 7 percent of daily calorie intake,” said Cho.
Saturated fats are most commonly found in palm oil and coconut oil, as well as animal products such as beef, pork, and chicken skin.
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