Proven Ways to Lower your Blood Cholesterol

Much has been said about the ill effects of high levels of ("bad") cholesterol in the blood. The thing is, there is a natural tendency for the total blood cholesterol level to increase with age. But lowering your blood cholesterol can be done through practical means (i.e. without resorting to medicines). My total blood cholesterol was "borderline high" a few years ago (i.e. it registered at 235). Now that I'm 41 years old, my blood cholesterol has dropped to 175. How did I do it? Here are some tips or suggestions based on my personal experience:

(1) Totally refrain from eating red meat (pork and beef) and limit your intake of white meat (poultry and fish) and eggs. Do not eat the skin of the poultry as it is loaded with saturated fats. Eat fishes caught from deep seas/oceans such as tuna and salmon because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help in "melting" the saturates in your arteries.

(2) Refrain from frying your food. Instead, cook your food (such as meat) by boiling (in the water), by steaming, by heating in the (convection) oven, or by grilling.

(3) Eat the old traditional oatmeal every breakfast. Oats are rich in fiber (that helps in cleansing your system) and in fact the only food ever recognized by the US-FDA to help in reducing blood cholesterol.

(4) Try taking natural supplements like fish oil (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) and policosanol (derived from beeswax or sugarcane wax). Flaxseeds are also recommended.

(5) Engage in a physical activity or exercise for about 30 minutes each day and at least three times a week. It helps not only in reducing your LDL (low density lipoprotein or "bad cholesterol") but in increasing your HDL (high density lipoprotein or "good cholesterol") as well.

(6) Eat fruits (especially berries and grapes) and leafy vegetables (high in fiber).

As I said, these are just suggestions based on my personal experience. Results may of course vary depending on your current health status and overall lifestyle.