Everyday race, outdoor food and habit of sitting outside for hours, they have all become part of today’s lifestyle. But this modern lifestyle has quietly made a place in our body, increased cholesterol. This is such a “quiet enemy” who makes its house near the heart without making a sound and as long as we understand, serious diseases like heart attack or blood pressure start knocking. So let’s know how Ayurveda and home remedies can become your heart protective shield.
LDL (Bad Cholesterol) – Which causes heart diseases.
HDL (Good Cholesterol) – Which helps in removing bad fat from the body.
Home remedies to reduce rising cholesterol
Garlic
Garlic contains an element called alicin which helps in reducing bad cholesterol and controlling blood pressure. Eat one or two buds of raw garlic on an empty stomach every morning.
Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds are rich in fiber which help to get cholesterol out of the body. Soak one teaspoon of fenugreek in water overnight and eat on an empty stomach in the morning with water.
Gooseberry
Amla is a natural antioxidant that not only increases immunity but also keeps cholesterol balanced by detoxing the liver. Take one teaspoon of gooseberry powder or juice every morning.
Linseed seeds
Omega-3 fatty acids present in flaxse reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Take half a teaspoon of linseed powder with warm water daily.
Green tea
Green tea reduces weight, which also reduces your cholesterol to a great extent. Therefore, drink it 2 times a day.
What to do to keep cholesterol fine
Include yoga and pranayama in the routine
Walk 30 minutes daily
Take fiber -rich food, such as barley, oats, vegetables and fruits
Avoid fried and processed food
(Disclaimer): This article is given for general information. Haribhumi does not confirm this, if you have more cholesterol, do not change the diet without the advice of the doctor.