Cholesterol is a silent killer that strikes the heart and hinders its normal functioning. The soft, fat like waxy substance is found in the bloodstream and in our body cells. Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for the high levels of blood cholesterol.

Here are some of the tips that are essential to control the bad cholesterol in our body.

• First, one needs to make up one’s mind to throw away all kinds of junk and unhealthy food items from the kitchen. The processed foods containing a higher amount of fatty acids is associated with increased level of cholesterol in our bloodstream and needs to be taken away from the refrigerator and thrown out.

• Stop yourself from taking a high amount of saturated fat as they are more likely linked to higher levels of cholesterol. Avoid animal products such as the pork, beef, milk cheese etc.

• Make way for the whole grains instead of the refined grains. The whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, and barley helps to maintain the low cholesterol diet. Again, a key factor in controlling weight.

• Stock your refrigerator with a variety of fresh fruits and green vegetables-the ultimate goodies in your diet.

So, give a makeover to your kitchen and see how it can make way for healthy foods for a long and better living.