| The present of cholesterol in the blood comes in 2 | | | | good of the heart. |
| different ways. The first one is from the food we eat | | | | Nuts - are also rich in fiber, vitamin E, pytonutrients and |
| and the second one is from what our body | | | | antioxidants. Nuts also contain monosaturated fats, |
| manufactures. Once the amount of LDL or bad | | | | which are good in producing HDL in the body. |
| cholesterol rises, it can be dangerous and may lead to | | | | Apples - contain soluble and insoluble fibers which are |
| heart attack and stroke. | | | | good in reducing cholesterol levels and decreasing the |
| In the modern age, many individuals are taking statin | | | | risks of having heart ailments and other nasty |
| drugs to reduce cholesterol level. But then, statin drugs | | | | complications. Apple's fiber contains pectin which |
| are quite unsafe as these can bring dozens of side | | | | reduces LDL produced by liver. |
| effects. | | | | Soy protein- contains high amount of polysaturated |
| As of this writing, there are a lot of foods for naturally | | | | fats, vitamins and minerals. Soy protein can be also |
| lowering cholesterol, without putting your health at risk. | | | | use as an alternative for meat products. Studies |
| Once you start consuming these wholes foods, you | | | | proved that every 25 grams of Soy protein lowers the |
| observe some improvements for sure. | | | | amount of LDL by 50 %. |
| Here's list of 10 powerful foods for naturally lowering | | | | Foods with plant sterols - help in blocking cholesterol |
| cholesterol: | | | | abortion as the contain phytosterols. Sterols can be |
| Fish - is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. | | | | found in fruits, nuts, seeds and vegetables. |
| Omega 3 helps in lowering LDL and raise HDL levels. | | | | Beans - are abundant in soluble fiber which raises |
| Fish also contain protein which helps in lowering | | | | good cholesterol. |
| tyiglyceride level. | | | | Olive oil - is rich in antioxidants that help in reducing LDL |
| Oat meal and brown rice bran - are rich in fiber which | | | | and increase |
| thereby lowers the amount of bad cholesterol as well | | | | HDL. |
| as binding fats in the blood. If you're looking for a | | | | You should bear in mind that cholesterol are found in |
| delicious yet health meal, oatmeal is the best choice. | | | | animal meats and not on vegetables. |
| Garlic - contains powerful antioxidants and allicin to | | | | Eating foods that are high in protein, fiber, and |
| fight against high level of cholesterol and blood | | | | antioxidants helps a lot in naturally lowering cholesterol. |
| pressure. | | | | dairy products can also help in lowering cholesterol. |
| Blueberries - are good alternatives for statin drugs. | | | | Only then, you have to choose those with minimal |
| Blueberries contain antioxidants that prevent oxidation | | | | amounts of saturated fats. |
| and lowers LDL in the blood. Berries in general, are | | | | |