Thursday, August 11, 2011

Keep your cholesterol in check...


What can you do to keep your cholesterol under 200? Keep these tips in mind for nutrition options for your overall health:
·      Add more vegetables and fruits to your diet. Add at least 2 veggies and 1 fruit to each meal and you’ll fill up faster.

·      Monitor your meat consumption and learn your portion sizes. A serving size of meat or fish should fit in the palm of your hand or the size of a deck of cards.

·      Add Omega-3 fatty acids by adding Salmon, Tuna, and other fatty fish to your food regimen.

·      Add more whole grains and less bleached, white flour. You’ll feel fuller longer, and add a little extra fiber at the same time.

·      Eat throughout the day, and make a 2oz portion size of nuts one of your snack options to lower your risk of heart disease

·      Don’t let restaurants be a downfall- look for grilled, broiled, no butter, no oil and all dressings on the side.

·      Keep moving! At least 30 minutes a day- Even if you don’t have time to hit the gym, I recommend taking a walk after dinner. Take advantage of the long summer evenings.

Check out this website to learn more about were you stand with cholesterol:

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