| Eat Healthy, Eat Foods That Help Lower Your Cholesterol |
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Following are some of the foods that should be included in a diet. These foods are not just tasty, but also healthy and have been the subject of intensive research during recent times. * Plant stanols and sterols: Recent studies have shown that intake of food items such as fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains and nuts assist in reducing the absorption of dietary cholesterol and lowering of LDL cholesterol. * Fish: A recent study has proved that fatty fish such as mackerel, herring and salmon are high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Omega 3 fatty acids are effective in reducing triglycerides and build up of arterial plaque. The American Heart Association also recommends eating fatty fish at least two times a week in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease CVD. * Soy protein: Soy protein foods such as soybeans, tofu and soy milk are also very effective in reducing your total cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL). You can use these types of foods to replace foods that are rich in saturated fats. These foods not only help to reduce cholesterol, they are tasty as well as nutritious. It is not always necessary that something that is good for you, need not taste well. Related Articles |