{"id":346,"date":"2022-10-03T17:11:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T17:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2024-10-04T18:44:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:44:23","slug":"top-tips-to-help-manage-cholesterol-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-tips-to-help-manage-cholesterol-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips to Help Manage Cholesterol, Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your cholesterol keeps inching up, it\u2019s smart to work with your doctor to manage it, since <a aria-label=\"high cholesterol (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-cholesterol\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high cholesterol<\/a> increases your risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/heart-healthy-herbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart<\/a> disease. In most cases, cholesterol management involves boosting your HDL (good) levels and lowering your LDL (bad) levels. In addition to taking medication as prescribed, there are also natural ways you might want to consider. \u00a0The following tips can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In this Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header1\">Top Foods to Help Manage Cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header2\">Foods to Avoid in Managing Cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header3\">Top Herbs to Help Manage Cholesterol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#Header4\">Other Cholesterol-Lowering Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cholesterol foods\" class=\"wp-image-8334\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">Top Foods to Help Manage Cholesterol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avocados \u2013 They give you a one-two punch of good-for-you monounsaturated fats to help reduce LDL while also boosting healthy HDL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almonds \u2013 A couple ounces a day give you unsaturated fat that helps raise HDL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Salmon-Oil---1000-mg-90-softgels.axd\">Salmon<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Salmon and other fatty fish like tuna, trout and herring, offer polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that help lower unhealthy LDL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/liquid-extracts\/Blueberry-Leaf-Liquid-Extract-1-oz.axd\">Blueberries<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Colorful fruits and vegetables are not only loaded with fiber, but they also contain cholesterol-blocking molecules called sterols and stanols to lower cholesterol. Other fruits and veggies include leafy greens, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries and plums. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds \u2013 Nutritious seeds like <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Flaxseed-Oil-Organic-1000-mg-90-softgels.axd\">flaxseed<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Herbs\/Organic-Chia-Seed-Whole-8-oz.axd\">chia<\/a><\/span> have shown great promise for reducing total cholesterol and helping to keep your <a aria-label=\"heart (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/heart-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heart<\/a> healthy. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">Foods to Avoid in Managing Cholesterol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Margarine, lard, shortening, butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial prepared goods like cookies, crackers, cakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatty red meat, poultry with skin, lamb, pork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy products made with whole milk including cream cheese and ice cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver or other organ meats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac &amp; Cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French Fries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man taking supplement for cholesterol\" class=\"wp-image-8335\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\"><a aria-label=\"Top Herbs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-10-herbs-for-body-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Top Supplements<\/a> to Help Manage Cholesterol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re switching up your diet, you may also want to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/cholesterol-health\/\">adding <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">supplements<\/span><\/strong> to your cholesterol-lowering efforts<\/a>. Here are a few to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Omega-3-Fish-Oil-with-Vitamin-D-90-softgels.axd\">Omega 3 fish oil<\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/coenzyme-q-10\/\">CoQ-10<\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\/garlic\/\">Garlic<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/cardiovascular\/Red-Yeast-Rice-Plus-30-capsules.axd\">Red yeast rice<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niacin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/cholesterol-health\/Lecithin-1200-mg-90-softgels.axd\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lecithin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/herbs\/green-tea\/\">Green tea<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Flaxseed-Oil-Organic-1000-mg-90-softgels.axd\">Flaxseed<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Digestive-Health\/Organic-Psyllium-Husk-90-ct.axd\">Psyllium<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/heart-health\/Policosanol-10-mg-60-tablets.axd\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Policosanol<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Joint-Supplements\/Turmeric-500-mg-180-capsules.axd\">Turmeric<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/liquid-extracts\/Fenugreek-Seed-Liquid-Extract-1-oz.axd\">Fenugreek<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\">Other Cholesterol-Lowering Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Exercise<\/strong>. Moderate exercise can improve cholesterol by raising HDL. After consulting with your doctor, work out an exercise plan that\u2019s right for you and one that you\u2019ll stick with. Typically, this means working up to about 30 minutes of exercise per week. This can include taking a walk after work, riding your bicycle, dancing, playing a sport, taking the stairs, or joining an exercise group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quit smoking.<\/strong> Smoking is a huge risk for heart disease, among many other health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-weight-loss-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Lose weight (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Lose weight<\/a>.<\/strong> If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"overweight (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">overweight<\/a>, try shedding a few pounds to help reduce high cholesterol.&nbsp; Start small by cutting out one unhealthy food habit a week \u2013 maybe mindlessly munching while watching TV, switching from sugary soda to water, or swapping out white bread for wheat. Build from there. Small changes can make a big difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with your doctor, along with incorporating some of these tips, will go a long way to keeping your cholesterol in check and your heart in tip-top shape. If you are looking for some extra support, discover how supplementing your diet and lifestyle with natural, botanical products can help you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Cholesterol-Health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"570\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol-cta.jpg\" alt=\"browse cholesterol\" class=\"wp-image-8336\" style=\"width:240px;height:428px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol-cta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cholesterol-cta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your cholesterol keeps inching up, it\u2019s smart to work with your doctor to manage it, since high cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. In most cases, cholesterol management involves boosting your HDL (good) levels and lowering your LDL (bad) levels. 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