Tiny Steps to Big Drops in Cholesterol

Looking for simple ways to lower your cholesterol? Here are a few tips!

A few tiny lifestyle changes can go a long way toward lowering cholesterol. Try the following:

• Drop a Few: Losing as little as five pounds can help you lower your total cholesterol levels.
• Choose Heart-Healthy Fats: Rather than saturated fat, choose monosaturated fat. Sources of monosaturated fat include olive oil, peanut oil and canola oil.
• Limit Cholesterol-Containing Foods: Some foods contain high levels of cholesterol. Limit organ meats, egg yolks and whole milk products. Rather, choose lean sources of protein, egg substitutes and low-fat dairy products.
• Fight Cholesterol with Fiber: Fresh fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber, which can combat high cholesterol.
• Add Fish to Your Plate: Fish, including cod, halibut, tuna and salmon, can promote heart health and make great substitutes for poultry and beef.

In addition to the above, you should limit your alcohol intake, get regular exercise and avoid tobacco products.