Top 5 Foods That LOWER Cholesterol by Jim Strong on June 28, 2013 Your diet plays a very large role in your ability to lower cholesterol – and your risk for heart disease. But many people have questions as to what they should be eating. Well, these 5 foods listed below are perfect for lowering your cholesterol, and improving your overall heart health. 1. Beans Beans, and not baked beans from a can, are a perfect food for lowering your cholesterol. Beans are chock full of soluble fiber, which studies suggest, may help lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels. Plus, beans have plenty of other vitamins and minerals that are perfect for improving heart-health. 2. Fatty Fish If you replace red meat with fatty fish, like salmon, mackerel, and Krill, three times per week, then you should expect to see a reduction in your cholesterol – especially your LDL cholesterol. Fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids (like the type found in OmegaK Krill Oil) which have been shown to reduce your LDL cholesterol, boost your HDL cholesterol, and reduce triglycerides in your blood. 3. Eggplant A great low-calorie, fat-free vegetable, eggplant is the perfect side to a fatty fish meal. Eggplant is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber which is perfect for reducing your cholesterol levels. 4. Okra Another low-calorie, fat-free, and cholesterol-free food, okra is perfect in the fight against heart disease. Besides the high amount of soluble fiber, okra has many vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that protect the heart. This tiny vegetable is often suggested by dietitians and nutritionists, alike, to reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health. 5. Apples (and other different fruits) Another food that is perfect for boosting heart-health is any type of fruit, but especially apples, grapes, and other citrus fruits. Why? Fruit contains a number of different vitamins and minerals, plus pectin – a type of fiber – that lowers cholesterol. And, since they are fat-free and cholesterol-free, there should be no worry about these foods negatively impacting your heart-health. Start Lowering Your Cholesterol Today By including these five foods above, you may start to see noticeable changes in your total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol numbers. And this will not only improve your cholesterol levels, but will also reduce your risk for the development of heart disease, heart attacks, or even strokes.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:47:16 +0000
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