High Cholesterol is one of the most dreaded health disorders. Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver and is essential for every cell in the body. It even enters the body through the saturated fats present in certain foods. Moreover, there are two types of cholesterol, one of which is considered "good" the other "bad." There are a number of health problems that are associated with high levels of cholesterol, like heart diseases or stroke. The situation can worsen if you are suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, or are overweight. Thus, to have a long and healthy life, it is important to keep the cholesterol levels low.
Home Remedies for Reducing Cholesterol
To reduce blood cholesterol levels in your body, you can try some of the home remedies given below.
- Drink lots of water everyday
- Mudpack on the abdomen improves digestion, liver and kidney functioning
- Cold hipbaths regularly, for 10 minutes are also beneficial
- Yoga exercises are also beneficial for lowering the blood cholesterol
- Regularly drink Coriander water to stimulate kidney functioning.
- Exercise regularly for improving the level of good cholesterol and combat the bad cholesterol
- Fiber rich diet should be consumed.
- Boil 10 pieces of cinnamon sticks in 5 teacups of water. Also add a tablespoon of honey and drink hot.
Foods that Lower Cholesterol
To keep your cholesterol level low, consume foods which help you to do so. Given below is a list of such foods
- Almonds and Walnuts
- Consuming garlic clove everyday helps in reducing cholesterol level
- Fish, not fried
- Green vegetables and fruits
- Oat bran
- Onion juice
- Soy products and compounds
- Soybeans
- Sunflower seeds
- Unpasteurized milk
- Wheat germ
- Whole grain Cereals
- Yeasts
Moreover, foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats such as eggs, organ meats, cheese, butter, beef and whole milk should be consumed less.
