4.5 Tips to Naturally Lower Cholesterol

Every 35 seconds in the United States alone, heart disease takes a life. Heart disease can be caused by many factors of course. It could be caused by genetics, it could be caused by life-style or it could be a combination of both.

If you've been told you have high cholesterol, you could be at risk for stroke or heart attack! There are a few things you can put into practice right away to begin to reduce cholesterol almost immediately. You can naturally lower cholesterol with just a few healthy additions to what you eat and what you do.

Take for example these 4.5 healthy tips to lower cholesterol naturally.

1. Eat Oatmeal for Breakfast - oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber that acts like a sponge to soak up that nasty LDL. Eat at least 1/2 cup each morning -- try it with blueberries which are high anti-oxidant protectors!

2. Add Flaxseeds to your Diet - in this case ground seeds are essential and can be sprinkled on salads, in soups, on your oatmeal and it can be added to casseroles without significantly changing the flavor. Aim for 2 tablespoons each day. Flaxseeds are rich with soluble fiber - so necessary for a heart healthy diet.

3. An Apple a Day - no kidding. You've got to keep the skins on as they are rich in antioxidants that help ward of plaque buildup. Add them to a salad, or even a sandwich, or even better eat them plain as a snack! Keep the doctor away!

4. If Everyone Eats Garlic -- if you love garlic you can add it to MANY dishes. It's especially good sauted with vegis. But if you hate it then you can easily take a natural garlic supplement for much the same benefit. Because garlic slows down the liver's ability to make cholesterol, it is an essential element in your diet.

4.5 Whip up a Little Sweat -- yes, exercise. A good diet is enhanced by getting a move on! And you don't have to turn into a marathoner for the added benefits to kick in. Just 30 minutes a day of moving is worth so much to your health -- and moving quicker is better. Take Fido for a nice long walk or ride your bike for enjoyable ways to add exercise.

Get Off the Road to a Heart Attack! Get on track to naturally lower cholesterol!