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Diet and methods to lower cholesterol

Diet and methods to lower cholesterol

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Created by: Top Doctors editorial
Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 17/03/2019

In addition to the meal plan should lead an orderly life regarding sleep habits and exercise, physical activity 4 to 5 times per week for 30 to 60 minutes at a moderate intensity.

Dr.. Olimpia Arellano Campos

as lower cholesterol Nutrition dyslipidemia are defined as changes in blood lipoprotein levels (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) and are the most important factor and frequent cardiovascular risk in Mexico. They have different etiologies, and diagnosis should be made as early as possible to prevent complications such as type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, pancreatitis, etc.. Depending on the etiology and severity should focus on treatment and relevant changes in lifestyle, since the prognosis will be modulated by the cause that originates. When a specific power plan is done to reduce high levels of these lipoproteins it is important to do always accompanied by a plan of exercise and work together with your doctor -if also have farmacológico- treatment due consuming drugs, exercise and watching what you eat.

Power Plan

The main objective of treatment is lifestyle modification long term.

If you have cholesterol / triglycerides should reduce saturated fats and trans diet, eating foods low animal fat (red meat once a week) and prefer vegetable fats other than hydrogenated (oil olive, avocado), including fish 2 times a week, low-fat dairy (yogurt or buttermilk) and fruits and vegetables (high fiber) abundant every day, legumes like beans and lentils 1 serving a day, and limit as much as possible consumption of simple sugars. Cooking is preferable to use olive oil, not burning, use oil seeds such as walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds.

Alternative treatments Diet

Alternative treatment for dyslipidemia is any smoking cessation, reducing alcohol consumption, decreased body weight, exercise 4 to 5 times per week for 30 to 60 minutes at a moderate intensity. (The effect of exercise is transitory, once you stop doing, lipids return to their previous levels).

Nutrition & Dietetics