Lower Cholesterol, Lose Weight and Live a Fuller Life

Cholesterol is the substance that accumulates in one's arteries and leads to circulation and heart problems. It comes in two forms: HDL (good) and LDL (harmful). The best way to lower cholesterol is to lose weight; this will not only lower the bad cholesterol, it may help lower triglycerides and actually increase HDL, the good cholesterol.

You can lower your cholesterol by avoiding foods that contain high levels of saturated fats, which are mainly found in animal products. Eat lean meats, broiled chicken and meats rather than fried, and choose low fat milk and cheese products and see the weight come off and the cholesterol numbers tumble.

By adhering to a regular exercise program that includes walking you will experience lower measuring cholesterol cholesterol and lose unwanted inches.

When these techniques are not enough to adequately lower your cholesterol, medicine may be prescribed. These drugs have been used for many years to lower cholesterol and are generally safe as prescribed. Some may come with warnings about possible liver damage, so be sure to be aware of possible side effects.

There is a new drug (available only in Europe at this time) called Acomplia that has been proven to raise HDL, lower triglycerides and help one lose weight. People taking Acomplia lost an average of 15 pounds per year more than those who took placebos in the test study.

A diet that includes lots of fresh vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products will be a starting point for a goal of lower cholesterol as well as weight loss.

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