Not to belabor the obvious but eliminating or at least reducing the amount of high fat junk food we eat helps strengthen our heart and keeps us healthier.
I know its so easy to grab a burger or a slice while on the go but the effects add up over time causing a multitude of problems down the line.
Actually there are other benefits than just heart health and cholesterol reduction.
Healthy eating can also improve the skin, your eyesight and help lower the chance of a stroke.
Eating more fruits and vegetables can also reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes.
So without further ado here is my list of five foods to lower bad cholesterol naturally.
1: Kiwi Fruit - These little gems contain about the same amount of potassium as bananas, and also contain 1.
5 times the daily level of Vitamin C.
They are also abundantly full of Vitamins A and E, and their seeds can be crushed to make oil, which is very rich in Alfa-Linoleic Acid (an important Omega-3 essential fatty acid).
2: Avocados - they have over 15 beneficial vitamins and minerals, among them fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-Complex Vitamins and folic acid.
They also allow the body to metabolize more fat-soluble vitamins, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, when eaten with other foods.
This is why it is so popular in salads and even on burgers due to their LDL Cholesterol lowering properties.
They also help keep your blood pressure in check.
3: Leafy Green Vegetables - These include kale, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, collard greens and other dark green vegetables.
These are best known for their huge amounts calcium,vitamins and antioxidants.
Another great source of Omega 3 fatty acids 4: Citrus Fruits - Oranges, lemons,grapefruit lime etc.
A study conducted by the U.
S.
D.
A.
and a Canadian company named KGK Synergise has found that the peels of these fruits can really lower your cholesterol.
They believe that chemicals in the peels have the capacity to equal and even overcome the cholesterol-lowering properties of some prescription medications, without the potential risk of side effects.
5: Teas- Any color tea will do the job of reducing your risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Two cups a day could reduce your risk by about half.
Obviously please drink the unsweetened varieties to get the maximum benefit.
So there you have my list of foods to help lower bad cholesterol naturally.
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (and now their peels) will help you on your way to a long and healthy life.
I know its so easy to grab a burger or a slice while on the go but the effects add up over time causing a multitude of problems down the line.
Actually there are other benefits than just heart health and cholesterol reduction.
Healthy eating can also improve the skin, your eyesight and help lower the chance of a stroke.
Eating more fruits and vegetables can also reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes.
So without further ado here is my list of five foods to lower bad cholesterol naturally.
1: Kiwi Fruit - These little gems contain about the same amount of potassium as bananas, and also contain 1.
5 times the daily level of Vitamin C.
They are also abundantly full of Vitamins A and E, and their seeds can be crushed to make oil, which is very rich in Alfa-Linoleic Acid (an important Omega-3 essential fatty acid).
2: Avocados - they have over 15 beneficial vitamins and minerals, among them fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-Complex Vitamins and folic acid.
They also allow the body to metabolize more fat-soluble vitamins, such as alpha and beta-carotene and lutein, when eaten with other foods.
This is why it is so popular in salads and even on burgers due to their LDL Cholesterol lowering properties.
They also help keep your blood pressure in check.
3: Leafy Green Vegetables - These include kale, spinach, broccoli, lettuce, collard greens and other dark green vegetables.
These are best known for their huge amounts calcium,vitamins and antioxidants.
Another great source of Omega 3 fatty acids 4: Citrus Fruits - Oranges, lemons,grapefruit lime etc.
A study conducted by the U.
S.
D.
A.
and a Canadian company named KGK Synergise has found that the peels of these fruits can really lower your cholesterol.
They believe that chemicals in the peels have the capacity to equal and even overcome the cholesterol-lowering properties of some prescription medications, without the potential risk of side effects.
5: Teas- Any color tea will do the job of reducing your risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Two cups a day could reduce your risk by about half.
Obviously please drink the unsweetened varieties to get the maximum benefit.
So there you have my list of foods to help lower bad cholesterol naturally.
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (and now their peels) will help you on your way to a long and healthy life.
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