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Foods to Lower Cholesterol - Cholesterol Fighting Foods

By greenherbal11

Is your cholesterol level high? Are you concerned about taking medication to lower it? It is possible to lower your cholesterol levels by eating certain foods. In this article, I will briefly discuss three of the foods that you can take each day to help to lower your cholesterol levels.

But, what is exactly the normal ideal limit? How high or how low is acceptable? The desirable LDL level is generally considered to be less than 100 mg/dL, while the desirable HDL level is generally considered to be more than 50 mg/dL. Total desired cholesterol level in one's blood should also be kept at less than 200 mg/dL (this is generally referred to by doctors as "borderline high" level). Generally you should try to keep your levels within this range.

If you want to avoid heart disease and eventually having a heart attack then you need to do things that will make your heart healthier and lowering your cholesterol can be one of the best things you can do. There are many foods that can help you to lower it and this can improve

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By Emily Morris

All you have to do is turn on the TV and youll know that millions of people have a cholesterol problem. Major drug companies cant seem to advertise their pharmaceuticals enough! However, if the idea of spending loads of money on prescriptions every month isnt something you enjoy, it might be time to look for another, healthier solution.

You might have also noticed that Statin Drugs have come under a negative light in some studies. Its known that they deplete body levels of Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) which is something your heart needs in order to function correctly. They can also deplete other critical nutrients from the body, and sometimes lower good cholesterol as well. Sure, you can supplement with Co-Q10 pills, but thats even more money out of your pocket! So aside from all the expense, do you really want to risk these negative effects?

The good news is, you can lower your cholesterol naturally, and inexpensively through food. You may have seen the claims on famous products like Cheerie-os and Quaker Oats , that soluble fiber combined with a low saturated

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