Follow these 5 tips to maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- Stay properly hydrated: Drinking enough water helps maintain good blood circulation and makes it easier to eliminate unused cholesterol.
- Regular physical activity: Do aerobic exercise, such as walking, running or swimming, for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week. This helps raise HDL cholesterol and lower LDL.
- Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight can raise LDL cholesterol levels.
- Increase your intake of Omega-3 fatty acids: These help reduce triglycerides and improve heart health. You can find them in oily fish such as salmon, sardines and trout, as well as in chia seeds and flaxseed.
- Reduce your intake of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates: Too much sugar can raise triglycerides and lower "good" cholesterol (HDL). Choose complex carbohydrates such as quinoa, oats and sweet potato.
