Currently, the word cholesterol is filled with negative comments associated with poor diet, cardiovascular problems, and obesity, but in reality, it is a necessary element for our body. Cholesterol is a type of lipid fat that participates in many important physiological processes such as cellular, digestive, and hormone synthesis, among other functions. These fats in excess are harmful to people's health, which is why we must moderate their consumption. Here are some tips we can use to reduce cholesterol when it's elevated:

- It is highly recommended to consume oily fish several days a week.
- We should do everything possible to reduce the consumption of red meats, at least twice a week.
- If we are heavy coffee consumers, it is very good to start quitting it and replacing it with tea.
- We should not consume alcoholic beverages of any kind.
- Try to consume whole grains and whole wheat bread.
- Go for a walk daily for at least 30 minutes.
- We should consume a moderate portion of fruits and vegetables daily, ensuring that the portions are not too large.

Healthy Cooking Recipes Now to help your practice in reducing or preventing cholesterol, we leave you these cooking recipes to consider when cooking. (we suggest clicking on the recipe title for more details) Goat Cheese Salad with Blueberries Add variety to your salads by preparing this delicious goat cheese salad with blueberries, candied walnuts, and a Dijon dressing. Fatoush Salad The Fatoush salad, also known as salad with Arabic bread or pita bread, is a salad that contains cucumbers, Arabic bread, tomatoes, olives, and mint. Broccoli and Avocado Salad A fresh and crunchy broccoli salad with avocado and walnut in a lemon dressing, you have to try it. Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Bacon Spinach with delicious bacon and walnut flavor and a tasty dressing accompanied by goat cheese. Endive Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese An elegant and original salad. You can use it for a dinner or formal event. Caesar Salad Classic Italian salad with Parmesan, anchovies, soft-boiled egg, and croutons.

Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette This spinach salad, with mushrooms and French-style bacon, is very original with the curry vinaigrette.

Lobster Salad with Light MayonnaiseDelicious lobster salad recipe prepared with vegetables, light mayonnaise, and served on Milpa Real toasts.