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According to the RealAge website, in their article "Exercise and Cholesterol," combining daily exercise with a low-fat, high-fiber diet can improve your cholesterol levels within three weeks.
Aerobic Exercise Can Reduce Your Cholesterol
First, they emphasize that aerobic exercises, such as walking, swimming or cycling, can raise your good cholesterol (HDL) and lower your bad cholesterol (LDL). It can also lower your triglycerides. It is important to do the exercises every day, if possible. Just taking your dog on a long walk a couple of times a day may make a big difference in your health.
Foods That Will Reduce Your Cholesterol
In addition to exercise and a diet that is generally low in fat and high in fiber, RealAge also recommends that you consume these 10 foods as an additional step in reaching lower cholesterol levels: almonds, orange juice, olive oil, steamed asparagus, oatmeal, pinto beans, blueberries, tomato products (such as tomato sauce), avocado and dark chocolate.
While you will still need to seek medical advice, and have your cholesterol levels regularly tested, there is nothing in this program that will harm anyone (unless they have allergies), and it is a healthy approach to getting lower cholesterol levels naturally. As we all know, anytime we can improve our health and postpone taking medications, the better off we will be ... both medically and financially!
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