Cholesterol cannot be dissolved into the blood stream so it has to be carried throughout by lipoproteins. Lipoproteins carry two types of cholesterol to and from cells, those two types are HDL (High Density Lipoproteins), and LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins). LDL is the bad type of cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup and makes arteries less flexible, which is a condition known as atherosclerosis. If a clot of plaque forms in the arteries it can result in a heart attack or stroke. HDL, which is the good type of cholesterol because it helps remove LDL from the arteries. HDL acts as a kind of scavenger carrying the LDL cholesterol to your liver to be broken down and disposed of by the body. People who exercise, don’t smoke, and maintain a healthy diet and weight tend to have higher levels of the good cholesterol HDL.
So it is important to get your cholesterol levels checked even if you don’t think you have high cholesterol. But there are some foods to help reduce the risk of high cholesterol:
- Oatmeal
- Beans
- Nuts
- Fruits
- Soy
And here are some foods to avoid or eat less of:
- Red Meats
- Egg yolks
- Milk and other diary products
- Oils
- Trans Fats
Additionally there are some other things you can due to help reduce or prevent high cholesterol, such as:
- Lose weight if you’re overweight
- Quit smoking if you smoke
- Eat a healthier diet
- Exercise regularly
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