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Natural Ways to Reduce Cholesterol and How to Increase HDL Naturally.


 

Reduction of fat intake and hyperlipidemia:

The Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet for coronary heart disease improves the lipid profile (6,7):

This diet is consistent with the American Heart Association’s 2006 Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The diet consists of cutting back sharply on saturated fat, which may elevate LDL cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Intake of saturated fat is kept below 7% of the total calorie intake. Total fat intake should consist of 25-35% of daily total calories. Daily cholesterol intake should be kept below 200 milligrams. Sodium intake is limited to 2400 mg per day. Calorie intake should be kept to a level needed for maintaining healthy weight and reduce blood cholesterol level. (7)

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