How to Avoid High Cholesterol Easily

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

#7 – Check your levels

The National Heart and Lung Institute urges people to check their cholesterol one time every 5 years at a minimum. Normally, you should have less than 200mg/DL of your total cholesterol and less than 100mg/DL of your LDL levels.

#8 – Maintain normal blood pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when your arteries expand beyond what is considered healthy, so they may get harmed. According to the American Heart Association, accumulation of cholesterol happens when the arteries are harmed or affected. So try to maintain a healthy blood pressure by limiting your overall salt intake.

#9 – Quit smoking

Smoking is notoriously known for increasing artery thickness, which narrows the arteries and basically damages the blood vessels, making it challenging for blood to circulate smoothly to and from the heart and body.

#10 – Limit your alcohol intake

Excessive drinking can have numerous negative effects on your health, including higher cholesterol levels and damaged blood vessels. Actually, the American Heart Association confirmed that even moderate alcohol intake (which is about 1 glass a day) has been proven to help increase your HDL cholesterol.