Written by Editorial Team | Published : August 18, 2019 2:57 PM IST
Women's symptoms often go unnoticed, making early screening a crucial step in proactive health management. Women must understand the implications of their lipid profile tests and work with their doctors to develop a proactive plan for managing their heart health. Early detection and ongoing monitoring are key elements in maintaining a healthy heart.
Do not eat trans fats: Trans fats are basically unsaturated fats. They are present in foods like avocado, vegetable oil, peanut butter etc.
Have soluble fiber: According to a study published in the journal Metabolism, opting for soluble fiber, which is present in foods like barley, nuts, seeds, beans etc., can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
Indulge in regular exercise: Low-intensity exercises like walking or jogging are known to increase levels of good cholesterol and high-intensity workouts are associated with decreased levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
Stop smoking: Smoking increases bad cholesterol in the body and also doesn’t let the body send the cholesterol back in the liver to be broken down.
Drink water: Consider drinking as much water as you can. This will help you flush out the bad cholesterol from your body effectively, says a study conducted at the Loma Linda University.
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