1. Choose foods low in saturated fats and high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, E and mineral zinc, which protect against heart disease.
2. Take in more soluble fibre such as oats and psyllium seeds as they lower cholesterol level by binding to the bile salts for elimination.
3. Boost the intake of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids, either through diet orsupplementation as they not only lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure but decrease stickiness of blood cells. All these help reduce the risk of heart disease. Examples of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids are evening primrose oil and fish oil respectively.
4. Watch your weight as excess weight tends to increase blood cholesterol level
5. Regular exercise lowers LDL cholesterol and increases levels of desirable HDL simultaneously.
6. Abstain from alcohol, avoid smoking and manage stress
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