How to Combat that "Bad" Cholesterol.

Cholesterol. We hear our doctors mention it, be concerned with it if it high, and even prescribe medication if it becomes a health risk. But do you actually know what it is? Many of us do not understand the basics of cholesterol or what we can be done to help manage it. We may ask, what are the symptoms of high cholesterol and how can I lower my own it its too high?. Unfortunately, there are no outward signs if you are having a cholesterol problem, making it even more important to get the facts.

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that cannot be dissolved in your blood stream. It must be transported out. Cholesterol moves through your blood stream through certain proteins called lipoproteins. Too much of the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), can lead to clogging of our arteries, while "good" cholesterol or (HDL), carries cholesterol away from your arteries to keep you healthy. As you can see, you want less of the bad stuff — LDL — and more of the good stuff — HDL.

Where does Cholesterol come from? There are two sources of cholesterol. Our bodies create it naturally in as a protective agent to combat the bad cholesterol. The other source is from what you eat. Meats, whole milk, cheese, butter, eggs, and convenience foods inject additional amounts of cholesterol into your diet, which is why it's recommended you limit your consumption of these foods. The problem for most is that we all live such busy lifestyles we often don't have time to eat a good nutritous meal. We find ourselves at a drive-thru window for some fast-food restaurant or snacking on junk food from the local quicky mart. These are the very foods that contribute to the "bad" cholesterol. So...how can we combat it?

There are three main ways to higher the "good" cholesterol and lower the "bad". 1) Eating foods such as oatmeal, whole grain foods, nuts, fish and other Omega-3 fatty acids, lean meats, fruit, and vegetables. 2) Regular exercise, daily if possible, 30 minutes at a time. 3) Natural nutrients such as garlic, enzymes, green tea, hawthorn berry, and policosanol (occurs in rice and bran).

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