Cholesterol Tips

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Everyday Tips A Cholesterol Plan That Works

How to get the most out of your medication

When your cholesterol numbers are high enough that you need medication, it's

tempting to think that taking your pills is enough. It’s true that lifestyle

changes such as diet and exercise improvements don’t control your cholesterol,

but that doesn't mean you can eat anything you want once you start your meds.

Here's a look at how to get the most out of your medication. If your doctor

prescribes cholesterol-lowering medicine, don't expect to pop a pill and be

done. To maximize results, you also will need to:

Follow your cholesterol-lowering diet.

Be more physically active.

Lose weight, if you are overweight.

Control all of your other heart disease risk factors, including smoking, high

blood pressure, and diabetes.

Taking all of these steps together may lessen the amount of medicine you need or

make the medicine work better — and that reduces your risk for a heart attack.

Everyday Tips for Living With High Cholesterol

If you’re trying to bring down high cholesterol, make a few dietary changes at

a time.

Lower Your Cholesterol With Small Changes

If you're trying to bring down high blood cholesterol, make a few dietary

changes at a time. Start with the groceries you buy and the way in which you

prepare them. It may take time, but these little adjustments will ultimately pay

off.

To lower blood cholesterol, go easy on these foods:

two percent milk

oils and margarine

avocados, olives, and coconuts

nuts

Cut back on these foods:

whole milk

creams and ice creams

high-fat cheeses

butter

fatty cuts of meat and refried pork

sausages, hot dogs, bologna

liver, kidneys, and other organ meats

egg yolks

lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil

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