Lower your Body Cholesterol

Cholesterol is the waxy substance produced by the liver which the body makes use of. There are foods that contain lots of cholesterol and this adds up when we eat them to cause high cholesterol level in the body which in turn contributes to the clogging of blood arteries in our bodies. This increases the risk of heart disease.
All animal products contain cholesterol, but some contain more than the others, we should try and eat those that contain less cholesterol in moderate amounts and we will be fine. But as one grows older, it is best to cut out the foods that contain any cholesterol completely gradually from our diet.
To lower the cholesterol level in our bodies, we should engage in the following:
• Exercise at least 10 to 15 minutes at least daily. 45 to 50 minutes is ideal.
• Drink orange juice
• Have oatmeal for breakfast
• Drink soy milk
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid too much alcohol
• Use honey in your tea instead of sugar
• Eat grapefruit often
• Use honey in your sandwich instead of jam
• Eat wheat bread instead of white bread
• Eat avocado pears often
Below is the required level of cholesterol in the body
Total Cholesterol Category
Less than 200 mg Desirable
200-239 mg Borderline
240 and above mg High