10 Ways To Balance Your Cholesterol At Home

7. Increase Your Omega-3 Fatty Acids When you hear the word “fat,” you might assume that you should avoid it. However, when it comes to Omega-3… Teri B Clark - June 7, 2016

7. Increase Your Omega-3 Fatty Acids

When you hear the word “fat,” you might assume that you should avoid it. However, when it comes to Omega-3 fatty acids, you should say yes! Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish such as tuna and salmon. Eating Omega-3’s will help reduce your bad cholesterol. For those that don’t like fish, consider taking 1,000 mg fish oil supplements twice a day. For vegetarians, consider adding ground flaxseeds to your cereal or smoothie. Two tablespoons of flaxseed a day can lower your cholesterol by 18%.

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8. Stop Frying Your Foods

If you stop frying your foods, you’ll stop eating so much fat. This will bring your LDL levels down. Instead, broil or steam your meats and vegetables. Additionally, look carefully at the meat you buy. Always buy ‘select’ cuts rather than ‘prime’ or ‘choice’ cuts.

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9. Try Red Yeast Rice

Very popular in China, red yeast rice is a fermented product that stops cholesterol from synthesizing. Monascus purpureus is the fermenting agent that does the trick. By taking a 2400 mg supplement of red yeast rice a day, you can drop your LDL by 26% in just two months. You can find red yeast rice in pharmacies and health food stores.

CAUTION: Do not take if you are taking a statin drug, certain antidepressants, or antifungal medications. Check with your doctor if you are on any of these medications.

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10. Eat More Nuts

Eating nuts is a great way to lower your cholesterol levels. This is particularly true of walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds. These nuts contain both fiber and plant sterols. Walnuts also contain omega-3 fatty acids, making them a perfect choice for lowering cholesterol.

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