Blood Lipids Management
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an essential type of fat that is carried around in your blood. It has many functions in your body but excess blood fat may increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and may affect the functioning of your liver. A simple blood test will give you a blood lipid profile reading which will show which the levels of all the different types of blood cholesterol in your body.
What can I do if my blood lipid profile is elevated?
Dietary advice for cholesterol management has changed. Managing your blood lipids is not just about cutting down on the fat in your diet. At Wahroonga Dietitian, Jennifer and Sue can help you understand your blood lipid readings and work with you to make lifestyle changes to reduce the harmful blood lipid levels and boost the beneficial ones.
What you eat can make a big difference?
- Learn what to eat to help improve the lipid levels in your blood, so that you avoid or minimise your medication options.
- Understand what dietary factors can change the ratio of ‘good cholesterol’ to ‘bad cholesterol’.
- Learn about plant sterols and dietary fibre and their role in cholesterol management
- Learn how to incorporate these changes into your diet, whilst together sorting out any other health issues which you may have (eg high blood pressure, weight issues, sugar issues).
- Learn about which foods, including which cooking methods, might be creating the inflammation of those small blood vessels, and leading to lipid and plaque issues.
- Learn how to read food labels and nutritional panels to make wise choices when shopping
- Learn about the role of exercise in cholesterol management
Nutrition and lifestyle choices are crucial to maintaining heart health. Jennifer and Sue are committed to finding strategies that are compatible with your life to ensure your health risks from increased cholesterol are minimised. Book now to discuss how they can help you.
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