Thursday, March 24, 2011

Beating the “bad guy” Cholesterol; Making Yourself Fit and Healthy


Cholesterol levels are one of the things many people are struggling to lower. LDL cholesterol or the “bad” cholesterol is the one we are avoiding, this type of cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. So if you are one of the guys that value your health a lot and would always want to keep your body fit and strong, then you are most likely to be one of the many individuals who declared war against these “bad” cholesterols. 

Seeing a doctor and getting regular check-ups is a must. You should always have your cholesterol level checked and see if the level is increasing or decreasing. Your doctor can even give you good suggestions or proper medication on how to help lower the level of your “bad” cholesterol.

Eating a diet that is high in fiber is good in lowering your cholesterol level. They are normally found on grains, fruits and vegetables. A bowl of oatmeal with real fruit pieces in it is a meal you might also want to consider.

Red wines are also proven to help lowering cholesterol levels. It turns out that high-fiber Tempranillo red grapes that are used to make red wines like Rioja have a significant effect on cholesterol level. Studies show that when individuals had the same grape supplement found in red wines, their LDL levels decreased by 9%. Also, those who have high cholesterol that are part of the study showed a 12% drop in the levels of their LDL.

Exercising and engaging in more physical activities not only help lowering cholesterol but also help in other health issues. This step must never be skipped if you assume success in controlling your LDL level and staying fit and healthy.

Starting saying ‘no’ to fats is also needed. The worst type of fat is called the saturated fat. You can substitute your normal fat intake by eating the healthier kinds of fat like those in avocado.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and watching out for the foods we eat are some of the ways that can help us beat “bad” cholesterol. So if you value your health and fitness a lot, then you should also start doing these little tips.



About the Author:

Daniel Corcia was employed by a well-known, reputable pharmaceutical company as a marketing coordinator for a very well-known brand of pain relief medication. He specialize in managing marketing project initiatives and ensuring that our objectives are delivered on-time and on-budget.

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