Managing Cholesterol
What is cholesterol?
It is a waxy, fatty substance produced by the liver, is essential for the production of hormones, vitamin D & digestive components in the body. Only 25% is derived from the food we eat, the rest is produced by the liver
High amounts of Bad Cholesterol (LDL) can lead to plaque build-up in arteries which can result in reduce blood flow to...
- The Brain (stroke),
- The Heart (heart diseases)
- Stomach, Kidney, Liver (Digestive problems & gallstones)
- The Limbs (Peripheral arterial diseases)
Lifestyle changes to improve cholesterol levels (How to keep LDL Cholesterol at bay)
Say YES to Mono Saturated / Poly Saturated fats and NO to Trans Fats / Saturated Fats
Choose Healthier Fats
- Lean Meat
- Baked Nuts
- Olive / Canola Oil
- Fish (Salmon)
- Low Fat Dairy Products
Say NO to Trans-Fats
- Deep Fried
- Sweet Desserts
- Hydrogenated Oil
- Oily Snacks
High Fibre Foods
- Vegetables
- Oats
- Fruits
- Brown Rice
Exercise Regularly
- 100 - 150 mins of exercise per week
Drink in Moderation
By : Dr Chen Yiming
Family Physician, MBBS (Singapore), GDFM (NUS), GDFP Dermatology (NUS)
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