High cholesterol can cause serious health problems. If left unchecked, it can even lead to heart attack or stroke. High cholesterol levels in the blood can cause fat to accumulate in your blood vessels, which eventually affects blood flow in the arteries. If these deposits suddenly break off and form a clot, it can lead to a stroke or heart attack. The danger also lies in the fact that often, it shows no symptoms and a fatal attack can happen suddenly! Poor eating habits, lack of exercise and genetic predisposition are some of the causes of high cholesterol. While you need to check with a doctor and take prescribed medicines, Ayurveda suggests some natural remedies that can help keep cholesterol levels under control.
1) Include Coriander Seeds in Diet:
Ayurveda has listed many amazing benefits of coriander seeds. Rich in folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C, nutrients that promote the body’s detox process, coriander seeds can be consumed to control blood cholesterol levels.
2) Have honey
Drinking water with honey and lemon has been an age-old advice for weight loss. While some swear by it, others say it is a fad. Well, drinking this decoction may not lead to weight loss, but the health benefits of honey cannot be denied. Honey helps reduce the fat in your system and control cholesterol levels. Adding lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can make this an even more effective option.
3) Avoid processed food and high-fat dairy
Fatty foods, ultra-processed foods, high-fat milk or yogurt, cheese – these are the things you should avoid if you have high cholesterol. Even if you don’t, your intake should be kept to a minimum.
4) Fenugreek seeds to boost metabolism
This is another favorite of Ayurveda. If you consume fenugreek seed water on an empty stomach daily, It aids in weight loss, which in turn helps in cholesterol control. Rich in vitamin E, fenugreek seeds have a wide range of anti-diabetic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
5) Garlic to the rescue
It’s not easy to eat when not cooked, but garlic is believed to have amazing health benefits that can prevent high cholesterol. One bud finely chopped fresh garlic, half teaspoon ground ginger mixed with half teaspoon lemon juice can be consumed before meals during the day. It helps in controlling cholesterol.
(Disclaimer: The article is based on general information and is not a substitute for medical expert advice. Zee News does not confirm this.)