https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:01:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490758 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:27:05 +0000 Mrsbells 490758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also heard good things about oatmeal especially old fashioned oats or steel cut </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490750 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:24:30 +0000 JoJoGirl 490750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also read fish oil does wonders for LDL. Also I haven't read everyone's links, but my doc always tells me the *ratio* of HDL:LDL is more important than the total itself or the straight LDL number. My total is always between 280-300 (hereditary, I work out 6 times a week and BMI is around 20) but since my HDL sky-high around 95 they never seem worried (LDL 165). Also. cholesterol is part of a bigger "risk profile" and shouldn't really be looked at in a vacuum, ie the fact that your weight is lower, tris are lower, assume your BP is good, and you don't smoke, overall you're in better shape than you were before, so don't fixate too much on that one number. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490707 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:09:25 +0000 mrbee 490707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll look more into oatmeal. Thanks guys!</p> <p>@Arden: I don't eat almost any red meat... mostly fish and chicken. My triglycerides are way down, phew. I'll look into alternatives for fish and chicken, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490452 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:55:58 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 490452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to hyvee after I found out that I had a wheat allergy (ended up being a false positive) and meet with a dietitian to helped me plan meals.They have some premade lists of safe foods available online and in store. Here is a link, not sure if it's what you need but I hope it helps.<br /> <a href="http://www.hy-vee.com/meal-solutions/special-diets/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.hy-vee.com/meal-solutions/special-diets/default.aspx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490441 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:32:47 +0000 Revel 490441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that's pretty normal on a paleo diet, and may not be anything to really worry about. Check out Chris Kresser and Mark Sisson on the issue, but basically if your HDL and triglycerides are good, your LDL number may be inaccurate or suggest a high amount of the benign"fluffy" LDL rather than the smaller, more dense variety that may be dangerous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490428 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:59:21 +0000 SAHM0811 490428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are some foods that can help lower cholesterol. Oatmeal is #1 on this list for it's soluble fiber content, which lowers cholesterol. It's pretty low on the glycemic index too, if you are worried about blood sugar levels. </p> <p><a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002/NSECTIONGROUP=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002/NSECTIONGROUP=2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490355 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:00:04 +0000 Honeybee 490355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has struggled with his cholesterol his whole life thanks to genetics, so I know there's a few triggers. Since you've been working on revising your diet, my guess is that the higher numbers are from whole milk dairy products and/or red meats. I know you're cutting out some grains, which is good since most baked goods contribute to higher LDL. Also, my FIL's doctors have him on a stationary bike excercise program; I guess cycling is one of the best exercises you can do for your heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490350 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:44:48 +0000 Arden 490350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it possible that the high percentage of meat in your diet (I'm assuming, since you're Paleo) could be affecting it? Maybe you can cut the meat back and try replacing it with another protein source that's better for your cholesterol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490306 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:18:34 +0000 Dapple Grey 490306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess it would all depend on what line of thought you follow in regards to what is health, and what is healthy. I know there are a zillion different diets &amp; health mantras folks are following these days.</p> <p>Conventional wisdom would be to cut everything out, and exercise, exercise, exercise. and yeah, eat oatmeal. </p> <p>I would do the opposite :) I think the adrenals are key, and over doing things can trigger negative responses in them.. I would start eating sugar , and pick up my walking/biking/insert low impact exercise here, reduce the amount of time sitting on the computer or attached to devices, don't drink too much water, and focus on some good sleep to start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490291 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:01:57 +0000 autumnlove 490291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exercise &amp; diet and decrease your intake of saturated fats.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490284 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:48:45 +0000 MaisyMay 490284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: There's a great section in this article.<br /> <a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-conditions/heart-health/lowering-ldl-cholesterol" rel="nofollow">http://health.usnews.com/health-conditions/heart-health/lowering-ldl-cholesterol</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490225 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:07:04 +0000 mrsmate 490225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think oatmeal is supposed to help lower cholesterol, if those old Quaker Oats commercials are to be believed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490101 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:21:18 +0000 Bao 490101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I haven't had it checked in a while since I was pregnant, and now nursing. My doctor told me there was no point because the levels could be elevated (not sure why), and medication if needed wouldn't be an option at this point. I sure hope so though! High cholesterol is nothing to mess with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490093 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:17:42 +0000 mrbee 490093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Thanks! I will start doing all that, except I can't eat oatmeal even if it does have fiber b/c it will raise my blood sugars (I'm really sensitive to carbs).</p> <p>Is your LDL responding to your efforts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490084 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:15:22 +0000 Bao 490084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I have a history of high cholesterol (hereditary, as I am barely 120lbs) and some things I do are take a fish oil pill daily, eat oatmeal and limit red meats and cheeses. Also, exercise as you mentioned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490072 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:11:51 +0000 prettylizy 490072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no medical info to back this up but I recently watched a documentary on Netflix called Fat Head that had some really interesting information about how to reduce cholesterol but not cutting saturated fats. It's a response to Morgan Spurlocks Supersize Me, which he essentially debunked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-ideas-on-how-i-can-lower-my-bad-cholesterol-numbers#post-490015 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:51:06 +0000 mrbee 490015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my annual physical recently, and got my stats back. </p> <p>* The good news: I lost 15 pounds, my triglycerides went down from "high" to "normal," and my "good cholesterol" went up 6 mg/dL. My fasting blood sugar also went from "impaired/pre-diabests" to "normal."<br /> * The bad news: my bad cholesterol went up by 31 mg/dL and went from "borderline high" to "high."</p> <p>I'm going to increase my exercise and decrease my consumption of fats and cheese. I'll also look to increase consumption of fiber (while avoiding sugar and wheat).</p> <p>Any other ideas on how to lower my LDL cholesterol levels? I'll be going back to see the doctor again in a few months, and would like to see a big difference in that stat. </p>