TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR
CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
1.
High-density
lipoprotein, or HDL: is good
cholesterol that is responsible for keeping your arteries clear of harmful
plaque which builds up and creates blockages.
- Low-density lipoprotein,
or LDL: LDL
cholesterol is responsible for plaque buildup; which narrows and reduces
the flexibility of your arteries. This narrowing of the arteries to the
heart or brain may lead to clots; which could result in a heart attack or
stroke.
LDL Cholesterol levels increases when an accumulated amount
of fried foods and high fat is consumed as in egg yolks, fatty red meats, bacon,
skin and dark meat of poultry, seafood as in lobster, shrimp, oysters etc., cheeses,
creams, butter just to mention a few. Another contributing factor to increasing
your LDL is lack of exercises.
HDL Cholesterol increases with a consistent intake of foods
such as beans, whole grains, red wine, fresh fruits and vegetables just to
mention a few.
If a high (High-Density Lipoprotein) LDL is a health challenge for you here are a few
recommendations that will support your path to healthier cholesterol levels:
(a)
Eliminate refined processed grains and sugars in
your diet especially high fructose syrups.
(b)
Increase raw and living foods, fermented raw
foods consumption into your daily meals.
(c)
DO NOT USE HEATED VEGETABLE OILS, ESPECIALLY
CANOLA AND CORN OILS.
(d)
ADD OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS TO YOUR MEALS: as in Flax
Seeds, Walnuts, Cauliflower, Winter squash and Brussels sprouts to name just a
few.
(e)
Increase foods that are high in EPA and DHA such
as sea vegetables and fermented raw/living foods such as raw kraut, kimchi, rejuvelac,
Miso and Kombucha. Fermented foods will increase your enzymes intake which will
promote a healthier digestive system daily; fermented foods will also boost
your immune system and add beneficial bacteria.
(f)
Use extra virgin olive oil (do not heat), use raw
organic coconut oil (which should be used when cooking or baking foods)
(g)
Pay attention to your oral hygiene as poor oral
hygiene could be an indicator of increased risk of heart problems.
(h)
Increase sun light intake, through walking,
gardening, exercising, swimming in the sun. in taking sun light will increase
vitamin D intake.
(i)
Eat foods high in vitamin E to increase your
antioxidant levels such as Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Spinach, Kale,
Swiss chard, Tomatoes, Mango, Kiwi, Avocado and Broccoli.
(j)
Avoid excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages
and smoking.
(k)
Daily exercising will support healthy cholesterol
levels while strengthening your heart and muscles.
My recommendation is that you begin shifting your diet by including the recommended foods
and wellness protocols. You will certainly begin to reap the rewards in a very short
space of time. Try it today and begin reaping the rewards through a continuous increase of HDL cholesterol foods and eliminating LDL cholesterol foods to support your healing and to experience increased wellness.
Jazz Fenton
Holistic Health Practitioner
Raw Food Chef
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