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I didn’t used to have a big waist. Can I just start skipping meals to lower cholesterol, or maybe go on the Atkins diet?

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I didn’t used to have a big waist. Can I just start skipping meals to lower cholesterol, or maybe go on the Atkins diet?

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Gradual weight loss over a period of 6 to 12 months is recommended to lower high cholesterol symptoms, whereas skipping meals or adopting extreme diets is not recommended. High-protein diets, such as the Atkins diet, are not recommended because they raise phosphorus levels in the blood, which can worsen insulin resistance, a factor in metabolic syndrome. The goal is to manage blood sugar and high cholesterol symptoms by eating several small low-fat, high-fiber meals throughout the day, and stop eating three hours before bedtime. Reducing alcohol intake helps manage blood sugar fluctuations and helps maintain general health. A low-calorie diet that is low in saturated and trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils), cholesterol, sodium, refined flour and sugars is a commonly recommended treatment plan to lower cholesterol, as well as a treatment for metabolic syndrome. In addition, patients should consume fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Consuming high fiber foods, such as all-bran ce

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