How to Control Lipids Naturally
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Fried foods contain saturated fats, which increase blood lipids.french fries image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
Go through the kitchen and eliminate foods containing trans-fats or saturated fats. Commercially baked products like snack cakes, junk foods and fried foods all contain trans-fats and saturated fats which contribute to higher lipid levels. - 2
Oats are a healthy choice for lipid control since they natrually lower cholesterol levels.Oatmeal with blackberries. Bowlful of cereal. image by Monika 3 Steps Ahead from Fotolia.com
Using a weekly planner, create a meal plan for the week that includes oats, corn, buckwheat, soybeans, peanuts, onion, ginger, garlic, eggplant, sweet potato, carrots, celery, leeks and mushrooms as these foods can reduce blood lipids, blood pressure and cholesterol. Add cold-water fish or fish-oil supplements to your diet to reduce triglycerides. - 3
Foods that are high in fiber and low in fat help control cholesterol and triglycerides.fruit and vegetables image by photo25th from Fotolia.com
Make a shopping list and plan to stay with that list when you get to the store. Your shopping cart should include low-fat, high-fiber foods and snacks that are devoid of saturated fat. Limit carbohydrates and keep cholesterol under 200 mg. a day. - 4
Taking a brisk walk 20 minutes a day can help increase your activity level.walking image by astoria from Fotolia.com
Put on your walking shoes and take a brisk walk for 20 minutes or more each day. A sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain, which increases blood lipids. Brisk daily walks increases your heart rate and help maintain a healthy weight. - 5
Adding hand-weights to your walk can help you burn more calories.weights image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
Add 5 lb. hand-weights to your walks to increase the calories burned during your walks. Move your arms with the rhythm of your steps to increase your heart rate and to get the most from your walks. - 6
Joining a gym can help you drop extra weight that contributes to high blood lipids.inifinity health and condition concept with running woman image by .shock from Fotolia.com
Join a gym or enroll into an exercise class if you are 10 to 15 lbs. overweight. Losing weight can lower blood lipid levels.
Meal Planning, Activity and Supplements
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