subject: When It Comes To Your Cholesterol, You Are What You Eat [print this page] When It Comes To Your Cholesterol, You Are What You Eat
To reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, work with your healthcare professionals to monitor and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Implement an exercise program as well, because your weight also factors into maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. If a prescription medication is recommended, ask about natural alternatives because living with the side effects of prescription medications can have adverse effects to your health in the long term. Even if your cholesterol levels are good now, it's not too early to develop healthy eating habits that can help keep your numbers in check and live a long and healthy life.