Health Tip: Cholesterol Control

Diet, exercise and medication will help

(HealthDayNews) -- Medication, exercise and a proper diet can combine to effectively treat high cholesterol. Here are some cholesterol-cutting tips, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

  • Eat less fat.
  • Read the ingredients on packaged foods. Avoid foods that list any of these among the ingredients: lard, beef fat or hydrogenated oil of any type.
  • Avoid food that has more than 15 percent total fat.
  • Don't eat more than six ounces of meat or seafood a day.
  • Choose lean cuts of meat.
  • To boost your good cholesterol, exercise more often, and quit smoking.

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