Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that our body needs. But when we consume too much of it, it builds up on the walls of our arteries and clogs the pathway of blood. This can lead to a lot of serious illness that are fatal. There are no fixed symptoms for cholesterol, in that, we should regularly check with our doctors and most especially when we feel dizzy after eating fatty foods. Doctors usually do a drug test to check cholesterol. There are charts for the basis of standard and acceptable cholesterol levels. Your doctor should be able to analyze and tell you about them.
What are the major risks that affect our cholesterol?
• Smoking tobacco
• Diet – eating junk foods and fatty foods.
• Lack of physical activity
• Medical/family history/genes
• Age
• Weight
What can I do about my cholesterol levels? How can I improve it?
• Medications – as prescribed by your doctor
• Maintaining healthy lifestyle with physical activity
• TLC diet – low cholesterol and low saturated fat eating plan
• Weight management
Your doctor is there to help you get better, what better way to do this is to be pen and honest about your condition. Here are some tips that may help you.
• Be open and speak up about what your concerns
• Keep medical record
• Review and constantly evaluate progress
• Update your doctor and write down any changes
• Set an appointment and regularly visit your doctor.
What food should I limit?
• Butter and cheese
• Whole milk, ice cream
• High processed fat meats
• Fatty meats
• Oily fried food
• Oils and shortening
Cooking tips for healthier you!
• Use less oil or healthier oil instead like olive oil
• Boil and grill instead of frying
• Serve smaller portions of higher-fat
• Make your own or search for healthier recipes
Where can you find more information?
Contact Faith Medical Group or drop by at our clinics!
What are the major risks that affect our cholesterol?
• Smoking tobacco
• Diet – eating junk foods and fatty foods.
• Lack of physical activity
• Medical/family history/genes
• Age
• Weight
What can I do about my cholesterol levels? How can I improve it?
• Medications – as prescribed by your doctor
• Maintaining healthy lifestyle with physical activity
• TLC diet – low cholesterol and low saturated fat eating plan
• Weight management
Your doctor is there to help you get better, what better way to do this is to be pen and honest about your condition. Here are some tips that may help you.
• Be open and speak up about what your concerns
• Keep medical record
• Review and constantly evaluate progress
• Update your doctor and write down any changes
• Set an appointment and regularly visit your doctor.
What food should I limit?
• Butter and cheese
• Whole milk, ice cream
• High processed fat meats
• Fatty meats
• Oily fried food
• Oils and shortening
Cooking tips for healthier you!
• Use less oil or healthier oil instead like olive oil
• Boil and grill instead of frying
• Serve smaller portions of higher-fat
• Make your own or search for healthier recipes
Where can you find more information?
Contact Faith Medical Group or drop by at our clinics!