Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Say Goodbye to High Cholesterol: A Dietician's Guide to Heart Health

 



By Dt. Shreya Oza | www.dieticianshreyaoza.com | ๐Ÿ“ž +91 9687563126 | ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram: @dieticianshreya_


High cholesterol may be silent, but its impact on your heart health is loud and clear. If your latest blood report showed borderline or high cholesterol, don’t panic—you can reverse it naturally. As a clinical dietician, I help hundreds of clients bring their cholesterol back to normal with smart nutrition, daily movement, and mindful living.

Here’s your ultimate action plan to control cholesterol without medicines:


๐ŸŒฟ 1. Choose Heart-Loving Fats

Not all fats are bad! Swap saturated fats for healthy fats:

  • ✅ Use oils like olive, mustard, or flaxseed oil.

  • ✅ Include avocados, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds.

  • ❌ Avoid ghee, butter, margarine, and fried foods.


๐Ÿฅ— 2. Fill Up on Fiber

Soluble fiber helps remove LDL (bad cholesterol) from your body.
Eat more of:

  • Oats, barley, psyllium husk

  • Beans, lentils, chana, rajma

  • Apples, pears, guava, carrot


❌ 3. Cut the White Offenders

Say no to:

  • White bread, white rice, bakery items

  • Sweets, chocolates, desserts

  • Processed and junk food


๐Ÿฅ› 4. Choose Low-Fat Dairy

Switch to:

  • Skimmed milk

  • Low-fat curd or buttermilk

  • Tofu or paneer made from low-fat milk


๐Ÿง˜‍♀️ 5. Exercise Your Heart

  • Aim for 30-45 mins brisk walk, cycling or yoga

  • Stay active throughout the day — every step counts

  • Try deep breathing and stress-relieving techniques


๐Ÿ’ง 6. Stay Hydrated & Detox Naturally

  • 10–12 glasses of water

  • Include herbal teas like hibiscus, green tea, coriander water

  • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and late-night eating


๐Ÿ“‹ Sample Day Plan for Cholesterol Control

Morning: Warm water + lemon + chia seeds
Breakfast: Oats upma + fruit
Lunch: Brown rice + dal + veggie stir-fry + salad
Snack: Roasted makhana + herbal tea
Dinner: Quinoa khichdi or barley soup + curd


✅ Regular Monitoring is Key

Get your lipid profile checked every 3–6 months. Track progress and adjust your plan with the help of a certified dietician.


๐Ÿ“ž Need a Personalized Cholesterol Diet Plan?

I’m here to help!
๐Ÿ’ป Visit: www.dieticianshreyaoza.com
๐Ÿ“ฒ Call/WhatsApp: +91 96875 63126
๐Ÿ“ธ Follow for tips: @dieticianshreya_


๐Ÿงก Your heart works non-stop for you. Let’s work for it with food, not fear!
Dt. Shreya Oza, Clinical Dietician

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