1. Control your portions. While it’s very tempting – and very easy – to binge eat during the holidays, portion control and moderation is always the key to healthy eating. Don’t deprive yourself of your favorite food, however unhealthy they might be, but make sure that you control how much you eat for each by sticking to smaller portions. 2. Eat cholesterol-friendly food. Some food are are certainly beneficial in lowering your cholesterol levels while there are some that spike it up. Vegetables are good and so are fruits, a handful of nuts and fish for protein. Limit your intake of chicken, especially chicken skin, seafood, and food which are high in saturated fats. 3. Keep away from the fried stuff. Fried food taste better than their baked, boiled, broiled, and roasted counterparts, but these are also packed with more more unhealthy fats – which is definitely not good for your cholesterol levels and neither your waistline. 4. Eat less carbs. Carbs are the reason why you crave more carbs. Given that rule, reducing your carb intake will definitely lessen your cravings. So before you hit the pasta, pies, and bread section, visit the section housing fruits and vegetables first so the temptation to hit on carbs would be less. 5. Indulge in a glass of red wine. The Journal of Cardiovascular Research has confirmed that red wine is indeed rich in antioxidants that protects the heart and raises good cholesterol levels or high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Since you’re already in celebration of the New Year, a glass of wine won’t hurt – it’ will actually help. 6. Carry on with your regular food routine. One of the biggest mistakes you can make this New Year’s Day is skipping on meals. Follow through your regular food routine. Eat smart, eat right, and eat when you feel hungry so you don’t fall victim to heavy cravings when the holiday treats are served at dinner. 7. Supplement your way to healthy cholesterol. When it comes to managing your cholesterol levels, eating the right food is not always enough. Ensure that you get healthy cholesterol particle sizes by using vitamin supplements like biotin, chromium, lipoic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Niacin, and glucomannan. Just make sure that you talk with your physician first to get just the right amount of what you need.
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