What to eat to lower cholesterol
The most powerful way to lower your cholesterol and protect your arteries is through intentional, heart-smart food choices. Here’s how to get started.
Checking Levels
When Should You Check Your Cholesterol? Know Your Risk. If you’re a man age 35 or older or a woman age 45 or older, it’s time to start having your cholesterol checked regularly. Why? Because cholesterol levels—and the plaque they can create—often creep up silently, long before symptoms appear. Depending on your numbers and your…
7-Day Meal Planner to Support Healthy Arteries
Here’s a 7-day heart-healthy meal planner based on the food-first strategy for reducing plaque and supporting healthy arteries. Each day includes plenty of soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and plant-based nutrients, with limited added sugar, saturated fats, and processed foods.
Food-Based Plan to Reduce Plaque and Support Healthy Arteries
Food-first plan to reduce plaque and support healthy arteries with fiber, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory foods—no supplements needed.
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is a broad term that refers to the stiffening, thickening, or loss of elasticity in arterial walls. Think of it like the difference between a flexible garden hose and one that’s been left out in the sun for too long—it becomes rigid, less responsive, and prone to cracking.
Keep Levels Down
You don’t need a shelf full of supplements to manage cholesterol. You need the right foods, the right habits, and the right strategy.
How Often
If you’re 20 years or older, it’s important to have your blood cholesterol checked at least once every five years, even if you’ve never had an issue with high cholesterol before.
Beyond Hyped Diets
Cultivate Healthier Eating Habits for a Lasting Lifestyle With an abundance of dieting articles, weight-loss tips, and flashing ads for the latest fitness fads, it’s evident that healthy living has become a major focus for many people. Yet, beyond the hype of quick-fix diets, trending superfoods, and weight-loss advertisements, what are the genuine ways to…
Calories and Nutrition
Total Calories The majority of individuals are now aware that eating well can help them live longer and keep a healthier body. In order to shed pounds, or more accurately, reduce body fat, the USDA advises reducing our daily caloric consumption. Moreover, it is advised that we consume no more fat than 30% of our…
Fruits and Vegetables
You should be eating at least 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables are very low in saturated fat and total fat, and have no cholesterol. A diet high in fruit and vegetables may also help keep cholesterol levels low. So, fruits and vegetables are great substitutes for foods…