By now, just about every middle-aged individual has become concerned about his or her overall health. That means keeping an eye on weight, as well as cholesterol levels.  However, you would probably be surprised at just how many people are not familiar with the dangers of high cholesterol.

Are you a Fort Lauderdale real estate owner who suffers from high cholesterol? There are literally thousands of men and women out there that feed the cholesterol-lowering pharmaceutical industry, for better or for worse.

As men and women approach their middle-ages, high cholesterol levels seem to be a growing concern. In fact, millions of folks around the world suffer from dangerously high cholesterol. Of course, it is important to note that not all cholesterol is bad for your body. A little bit can be extremely good for you. Produced naturally in your own body, the fatty substance running through your blood helps take care of cells, tissues and even your digestion.

Cholesterol can be found in foods that come from animals, like beef, fish, poultry and milk products. However, if you have too much bad “LDL” cholesterol running through your system, the walls of your arteries will become blocked by fatty deposits in the process known as atherosclerosis. An excess of cholesterol can have horrible, sometimes even fatal effects on your body. Fortunately, folks with homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale can now practice some smart techniques, such as knowing what foods to avoid in order to protect yourself against a harmful cholesterol level.

To avoid getting high cholesterol, you must watch what you eat. I know, easier said than done. But rather than a biggie-sized hamburger meal, opt for a sandwich on whole wheat bread. Choose lean turkey, rather than some fatty meat, and do not kill it with too much mayonnaise. Instead, cover your lunch with flavorful spices, like pepper and oregano. Instead of French fries or highly processed potato chips, enjoy some colorful fruits and vegetables. If it gets to be too difficult to keep fresh produce around, you can always eat some dried fruits and veggies.

On top of lean turkey, you can also enjoy plenty of fish, such as salmon. Not only are the right types of fish low in bad cholesterol, but they are also extremely high in the good fat known as Omega 3 fatty acids. You should also keep away from trans fats in food selections like margarine in order to avoid building your bad cholesterol level. Take in plenty of nuts, but go easy on chocolate-filled desserts. At the same time, look for choices that are high in fiber, like oatmeal, produce and beans.

When doing your food shopping at Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, or Target, if not ordering a sub for lunch, ask for whole grain bread. After all, white bread has too many carbohydrates. However, whole grain bread, as well as brown rice, can increase HDL cholesterol. The healthy selections can drastically lower threatening blood fat, such as triglycerides. It is best for Fort Lauderdale luxury homeowners to choose the less of the two evils.

 

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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