1) Lifestyle and dietary changes
Lifestyle and dietary changes are often recommended to individuals with atherosclerosis. These recommendations are similar to those mentioned above to reduce the risk. They include:
- Changing your eating patterns: You should ideally limit your fat intake and combine your healthy eating with exercising regularly. Foods that should be avoided include fried foods, processed and fast foods, and those that are high in saturated fat.
- Exercise: It is also important to exercise regularly or at least increase your physical activity levels. The recommended exercise is 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 days a week. However, if your have mobility problems, increasing your movements and trying as hard as possible is as good as it can be.
- Stop smoking: Additionally, individuals should not smoke, as this can worsen the condition. Smoke has many inflammatory substances that contribute to atherosclerosis and it’s complications.
