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Suggest Natural Remedy To Lower Cholesterol Levels

I am 62 and am in good health, but I just learned that my cholesterol is 252. All my other bloodwork is fine and I am not overweight. What can I do to lower my cholesterol without taking medication? What foods should I eat and what should I avoid? I realize that exercising will help. Thank you.
Mon, 5 May 2014
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1. since you have underwent investigations and apart from other blood picture only there is high cholesterol [hypercholestremia], thus you can practice following healthy diet and life style:
. avoid ghee,butter,cheese,cream, deep fried foods, sweet potatoes,beet,nuts, bananas,mango, chickoos,grapes,chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams,jams, processed and tinned foods.
2. take soup, salads of green vegetables (cabbage,cauliflower,lettuce,cucumber, sprouted pulses), take green leafy vegetables,onion, lady finger, mushrooms, turnips, radish, black tea

PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple.
3. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking.
4. Consult a Yogic expert regarding Pranayam and Yogic Asans regarding breathing exercises and managing stress and consult with a cardiologist regarding any other lab. tests (E.C.G) to rule out any Ischemic heart Disease.
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Suggest Natural Remedy To Lower Cholesterol Levels

** 1. since you have underwent investigations and apart from other blood picture only there is high cholesterol [hypercholestremia], thus you can practice following healthy diet and life style: . avoid ghee,butter,cheese,cream, deep fried foods, sweet potatoes,beet,nuts, bananas,mango, chickoos,grapes,chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams,jams, processed and tinned foods. 2. take soup, salads of green vegetables (cabbage,cauliflower,lettuce,cucumber, sprouted pulses), take green leafy vegetables,onion, lady finger, mushrooms, turnips, radish, black tea PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple. 3. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking. 4. Consult a Yogic expert regarding Pranayam and Yogic Asans regarding breathing exercises and managing stress and consult with a cardiologist regarding any other lab. tests (E.C.G) to rule out any Ischemic heart Disease.