High cholesterol has a lot to do with your risk factor for heart disease. Lowering and maintaining it at a healthy level is a great way to help stay healthy and live longer. You've probably seen the Cheerios commercials bragging about how they lower cholesterol.
There are 3 types of cholesterol. You have LDL, low density lipoproteins, which is your "bad" cholesterol. You also have HDL, high density lipoproteins, which is your "good" cholesterol. There is also VLDL, very low density lipoproteins, which is also considered bad, but isn't usually given in routine cholesterol tests.
After age 20 and older, you should have your cholesterol measured every few years to know your risk.
Here are foods that will help battle high cholesterol:
Oats
Foods like oatmeal and bran cereals are great for lowering cholesterol due to their high fiber concentration.Beans
Just like the oats mentioned above, beans are also high in fiber.
Nuts
Nuts like peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans. They are high in fat however, so avoid over eating them and gaining weight.
Fish
It's all about the fish high in Omega-3. Fish like tune, salmon, and sardines.
Fruits
Citrus fruits, apples, and strawberries specifically.
Whole Grains
Also high in fiber, whole grain foods like brown and wild rice are excellent choices. Some cereals even contain whole grains.
While there are more options, these are probably the easiest to incorporate into your current diet. Having a good mix of these will help keep your cholesterol at desirable levels.
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