Despite its unhealthy image, cholesterol is actually vital to the health of the body and gives our body cells their flexibility and fluidity. Were it not for cholesterol, our bodies would be stiffer and more akin to plant life.
Lowering Your Cholesterol Level
If you are concerned about cholesterol, your physician will be able to perform a simple blood test which, once sent to a lab for analysis, will determine the amount of cholesterol in your blood. If found to be too high, your doctor will doubtless recommend you give up smoking, change diet and take up some form of exercise. Of course, you don't have to wait to be told by a doctor - switching fatty foods for fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals is a change we can all make straightaway. Here's a few tips that should help: