High cholesterol is a result of our unhealthy lifestyle choices, lack of exercise, too much oil and red meat. Other factors that contribute high cholesterol are excessive drinking, smoking, aging (arteries tend to narrow with age), genetics, and certain underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney or liver disease. The problem is with Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or the bad cholesterol increasing. We need cholesterol within range for converting sunshine to vitamin D, building and maintaining cell membranes, and other important functions. A very high level of LDL known as hypercholesterolemia can be fatal. However High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is good for the body. LDL tends to accumulate along artery walls and increases your risk of having a heart attack.
The lab maximum for total cholesterol is below 200 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter of blood). Up to 240 mg/dl is considered borderline. A level higher than 240 is considered high risk. To evaluate the risk and levels of cholesterol a blood test called Lipoprotein profile (Lipid Profile) is prescribed. This test measures Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Total cholesterol is the sum of HDL, LDL and VLDL. HDL the good cholesterol is broken down in the liver and reprocessed. LDL or the bad cholesterol tends to build up along the inner walls of the arteries and over time causes narrowing of these blood vessels, increasing the risk of a heart attack.
It may be a good idea, even if you do not have high blood cholesterol to include in your diet some or all 7 of the following foods. In addition include some exercise; even simply walking can keep safe from a heart problem.
1. Coriander helps lower levels of total cholesterol and is a hypoglycemic thus it can help manage diabetes. A simple recipe for making a tea out of coriander is: Add two teaspoons full (3 to 5 grams) of coriander powder in a cup of water. Boil the mix and strain. Add sugar or salt to taste. Drinking this over a period of time will lower cholesterol.
2. Red onions can be used in many ways. Juice a red onion. Add one teaspoonful of onion juice and a little honey to water and drink it. Alternately add chopped onions to buttermilk add salt and pepper to taste and drink it daily. Even including raw onions in some form in your diet is a good idea.
3. Garlic: Include garlic in your cooking. If you don’t like the taste, like me, simply swallow cloves of garlic with water. Do not chew raw garlic; it is bad for the teeth enamel.
4. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) promotes the reduction of lipid concentration in blood serum. The fruit is also antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherogenic, and hypolipidemic. Drink a teaspoonful of dried gooseberries powder mixed in a cup of water, on an empty stomach. Or drink the juice of gooseberries, tomatoes and beet roots.
5. Apple cider vinegar can be used to lower cholesterol. Apple cider vinegar also helps high blood pressure, acid reflux, upper respiratory infections, gout, and more. Drink one to two teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar two to three times a day, mixed with water or fruit juice of your choice.
6. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids. Drink at least two glasses of freshly squeezed Orange juice every day. Orange juice can increase HDL the good cholesterol. Having a high HDL level is good and protects against other heart issues.
7. Coconut oil contains lauric acid which helps increase HDL. Use coconut oil in your cooking or in your salad dressing. One to two teaspoons full of coconut oil may be taken with a glass of water. It also helps many respiratory problems.
In addition to these foods there are excellent food supplements available in Ayurveda which help control high LDL and increase HDL levels in the body. Gugglu is manufactured by most ayurvedic medicine manufacturers and is available over the counter in capsule and tablet form. This is an excellent remedy for controlling high levels of cholesterol. Abana is a combination manufactured by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare. Abana not only controls cholesterol but also lowers blood pressure. However, do consult your physician before starting any medication.
The lab maximum for total cholesterol is below 200 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter of blood). Up to 240 mg/dl is considered borderline. A level higher than 240 is considered high risk. To evaluate the risk and levels of cholesterol a blood test called Lipoprotein profile (Lipid Profile) is prescribed. This test measures Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Total cholesterol is the sum of HDL, LDL and VLDL. HDL the good cholesterol is broken down in the liver and reprocessed. LDL or the bad cholesterol tends to build up along the inner walls of the arteries and over time causes narrowing of these blood vessels, increasing the risk of a heart attack.
It may be a good idea, even if you do not have high blood cholesterol to include in your diet some or all 7 of the following foods. In addition include some exercise; even simply walking can keep safe from a heart problem.
1. Coriander helps lower levels of total cholesterol and is a hypoglycemic thus it can help manage diabetes. A simple recipe for making a tea out of coriander is: Add two teaspoons full (3 to 5 grams) of coriander powder in a cup of water. Boil the mix and strain. Add sugar or salt to taste. Drinking this over a period of time will lower cholesterol.
2. Red onions can be used in many ways. Juice a red onion. Add one teaspoonful of onion juice and a little honey to water and drink it. Alternately add chopped onions to buttermilk add salt and pepper to taste and drink it daily. Even including raw onions in some form in your diet is a good idea.
3. Garlic: Include garlic in your cooking. If you don’t like the taste, like me, simply swallow cloves of garlic with water. Do not chew raw garlic; it is bad for the teeth enamel.
4. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) promotes the reduction of lipid concentration in blood serum. The fruit is also antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherogenic, and hypolipidemic. Drink a teaspoonful of dried gooseberries powder mixed in a cup of water, on an empty stomach. Or drink the juice of gooseberries, tomatoes and beet roots.
5. Apple cider vinegar can be used to lower cholesterol. Apple cider vinegar also helps high blood pressure, acid reflux, upper respiratory infections, gout, and more. Drink one to two teaspoon of Apple cider vinegar two to three times a day, mixed with water or fruit juice of your choice.
6. Orange juice is rich in vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids. Drink at least two glasses of freshly squeezed Orange juice every day. Orange juice can increase HDL the good cholesterol. Having a high HDL level is good and protects against other heart issues.
7. Coconut oil contains lauric acid which helps increase HDL. Use coconut oil in your cooking or in your salad dressing. One to two teaspoons full of coconut oil may be taken with a glass of water. It also helps many respiratory problems.
In addition to these foods there are excellent food supplements available in Ayurveda which help control high LDL and increase HDL levels in the body. Gugglu is manufactured by most ayurvedic medicine manufacturers and is available over the counter in capsule and tablet form. This is an excellent remedy for controlling high levels of cholesterol. Abana is a combination manufactured by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare. Abana not only controls cholesterol but also lowers blood pressure. However, do consult your physician before starting any medication.
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