New Delhi, September 6 (IANS). Bad cholesterol, i.e. low density lipoprotein is harmful for the body. What is bad cholesterol? Today we will answer questions related to this. Along with this, we will also tell you what measures should be taken to control it.
Actually, there are both good and bad cholesterol in the human body. Bad cholesterol i.e. low density lipoprotein is a lipoprotein made up of cholesterol, fat and protein. It has high cholesterol and low protein content. Bad cholesterol is considered harmful for the body, because its high amount increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and other diseases.
To reduce bad cholesterol, you should adopt some measures. A lot of improvement can be brought about by changing lifestyle and eating habits. Apart from this, consumption of celery and green vegetables is very important. Apart from this, the habit of smoking cigarettes should be given up. Doing these three main things can help a lot in reducing the level of bad cholesterol.
Consuming celery is considered very beneficial to fight the bad cholesterol present in the body. The anti-oxidant properties present in celery help in reducing cholesterol.
Apart from celery, green vegetables are also considered very effective for this. According to information, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, tomato, which are included in green vegetables, can prove to be effective in reducing bad cholesterol.
The habit of smoking is considered to be the cause of many diseases. Smoking is also a major cause of bad cholesterol. Therefore, if you smoke, stop smoking immediately. Instead, increase physical activity, which can prove beneficial for the body.
Apart from this, use seed oil. Stop consuming things like vegetable ghee, excessive amount of desi ghee, deep fried junk food etc. Apart from this, the body’s lipid profile test should be done from time to time to detect bad cholesterol.
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