Health Tips: One of the most significant health problems faced by most people today is High Cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of heart diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Recent studies have also found out that Diabetes and high blood pressure have also been linked to high cholesterol. 

A balanced diet and simple lifestyle changes are the most effective approaches to lower your cholesterol. There are three kinds of fats which are saturated fats, unsaturated fats and trans fats. Which of these fats are bad for our health?

What is the best way to lower your high cholesterol level? | 5 Simple Tips

The first tip is to reduce the consumption of foods that is high in saturated fat. Foods high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood, whereas foods high in unsaturated fat can lower your cholesterol levels.

Here is a list of foods which is high in unsaturated fats that will help you lower your high cholesterol level:

1, Oily fish, including salmon and mackerel.

2, Nuts such as cashews and almonds.

3, Seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

4, Avocados.

5, Vegetable oils and spreads.

The second tip is to reduce or minimize the consumption of trans fat. Trans fats, commonly found in animal products such as dairy and meat, function by increasing your cholesterol levels.

Most people consume a lot of trans fats. Trans fats and artificial trans fats are found primarily on biscuits and cakes and should be avoided. One of the best ways to lower your cholesterol is to restrict the consumption of trans fats. Do check food labels for hydrogenated fats and oils if you wish to lower your cholesterol level.

The third tip is to cut down the total fats intake. Lowering your cholesterol level can be achieved by reducing the quantity of fat in your diet. Instead of frying or roasting items, try grilling, steaming, boiling, poaching, or microwaving them.

Lean cuts of meat, rather than fatty meats, will help you ingest less overall fat. There are full-fat and low-fat versions of many products; consuming the lower-fat option is healthier.

The fourth tip is to increase the intake of high fibre food. Fibre can help lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Adults should consume 30 grammes of fibre per day from a variety of sources.

Wholemeal bread, bran, wholegrain cereals, fruits, vegetables, potatoes with skins on, oats, barley, legumes, nuts, and seeds are examples of high-fibre diets. It is recommended that you consume at least five portions of fruits and vegetables per day to help lower your cholesterol level.

The last lifestyle tip is exercise. Increasing your activity level by exercising more will help you lower your cholesterol levels. To lower your cholesterol, you should try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. This moderate-intensity exercise is the type of exercise that will leave you a little out of breath as well as hot and sweaty. 

Walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming are all excellent exercises. We hope that the above tips can help you on the journey to reduce your high cholesterol level. 

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