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I have high cholesterol and am taking statin for it- would like to know some foods and fruits to lower it-doctor asked me to minimise my intake,I am sometimes skipping dinner to also lower my weight- I walk on many days.
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cholesterol is not only depends on diet. it also depends on your life style.
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Well Sir for cholesterol to lower naturally need your biometrics and medical history along with your diet recall
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But importantly you must switch to a cold-pressed oil & A2 cows ghee also ensure your intake of fat is no more than 3tsp/day
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Hi...please connect with me directly before suggesting anything I would like to know more about your parameters, your daily routine, your eating pattern, your sleeping pattern your medical concern if any
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connect me directly for details consultation so what I can able to know the root cause of the problem and I can help you in a proper manner
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cut out your fried ,oily,junk,bakery items totally reduce your fat intake,include more fresh n green in your diet include some omega 3 good fats in your diet to balance your LDL and HDL
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Consult on app personally. Lifestyle changes and dietary changes needed as per constitution
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Have good amount of water
Fibers
Good fats
Do some physical activity
Eat meals on time.
Take proper sleep
Avoid habits of alcohol smoking and tobacco
For a detailed diet chart better to connect with me. Over consultation
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
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Lifestyle changes can help improve your cholesterol- and boost the cholesterol- lowering power of medication.
Eat heart healthy foods- reduce or eliminate trans and saturated fats, eating omega-3 fatty acids, increase soluble fibre,
Exercise on most of days and increase physical activity
Quit smoking
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Sometimes healthy lifestyle changes aren’t enough to lower cholesterol. Doctor recommended medication to help lower your cholesterol, take it is prescribed while continue your lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your medication dose low.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Include complex carbohydrates in prescribed quantities coming from whole cereals, pulses, healthy fats in optimal ratio,restrict simple sugars,processed foods,foods containing saturated & transfat,Correct nutrional deficienciesof any by addressing micronutrients defeciency especially vitamins D,B12,Calcium, etc
Include optimal fibre in your diet
Continue with your physical activity
Avoid skipping meals
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Ms. Faiza Naz
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi,
Lowering cholesterol is not only related with Helathy eating but also your lifestyle too.
concentrate more on fresh fruits and veggies, include more and more colours in that, whole grains, healthy fats etc can be beneficial.
Don't skip Your meal. Have your meal on time.
To further comment need to know your detailed history.
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