Cholesterol and heart disease tend to go together and people who are overweight are at risk of high cholesterol levels. Stress also increases the risk of heart disease, so it’s important that people learn how to manage stress and change their lifestyle if necessary.
Ways to Reduce Cholesterol Levels in Cholesterol Cure Made Easy Include:
- Reducing fat in the diet
- Losing weight if necessary
- Increasing fiber and complex carbohydrates in the diet
- Reducing sodium
- Drinking alcohol in moderation or stopping completely
- Reducing stress
- Exercise (20 to 30 minutes 5 to 6 times a week)
Sylvan R. Lewis M.D. informs people in Cholesterol Cure Made Easy about which foods to avoid as well as what foods will reduce cholesterol levels. This is important information and encouraging since what people eat is within their control.
Foods That Increase Cholesterol Levels
Some common high fat foods to stay away from include: hotdogs, cold cuts, butter, cream, fried foods and fatty meats. Also mentioned are commercial granola bars, although there are lower fat options out there now.
Foods that contain fat but will lower cholesterol levels according to Cholesterol Cure Made Easy include:
- Olive oil
- Almonds
- Hazelnuts
- Peanuts
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Halibut
- Mussels
- Clams
- Shrimp
Keep in mind if these foods are deep-fried or there's cream or butter added, they’re no longer considered healthy and of course everything should be eaten in moderation.
Obtain Enough Calcium and Magnesium to Lower Cholesterol Levels
It’s also important for heart health to obtain enough calcium and magnesium. People can obtain calcium from lower fat milk and cheese, green leafy vegetables, tofu and salmon with bones. Get magnesium from whole grains, seafood, nuts and beans.
One Month of Menus to Reduce Cholesterol Levels
One of the biggest bonuses in Cholesterol Cure Made Easy is one month of menus to assist with menu planning and lowering cholesterol levels. The meals are low in calories and cholesterol and they’re easy enough to sort out without detailed recipes.
For example a chicken stir-fry includes various vegetables, brown rice and pineapple. Cooking balanced meals is a little more work than going with the latest fad diet, but it's healthier and more likely to succeed long term.
Whole-wheat pasta, crackers and bread are usually used instead of white flour since it’s more nutritious and higher in fiber. Low fat milk and cheese are included in the menus as well as plenty of beans, lentils, tofu and seafood. Snack options include popcorn, smoothies, berries, rice cakes and oatmeal cookies.
Cholesterol Cure Made Easy (Sylvan R. Lewis, M.D., Fell Publishers, 1996, ISBN: 0811901823) is only 132 pages long, but it’s full of easy to follow and useful information on how to lower cholesterol levels naturally.
Because it’s so important for everyone to reduce their stress levels, people may wish to read more on that subject. Try The Change by Ed and Deb Shapiro, Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer or You Unstuck by Libby Gill.
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