High cholesterol can be dangerous because it leads to chronic heart diseases and high blood pressure. A high cholesterol level (more than 200 mg/dL) leads to major heart issues due to buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. In other words, your arteries cannot function properly and will face difficulties in carrying blood from your heart through your body. You should have your cholesterol lesser than 200 mg/dL to maintain a good and healthy heart. You should try to avoid too much seafood, deep-fried foods, and egg yolks because these foods are high in bad cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol level, not to worry, it can be controlled through a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise.
[divider title=”1. Oat Bran” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Oat bran helps to reduce cholesterol levels. It is an excellent source of nutrients and contains good carbs, protein, iron, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc and most importantly high in dietary fiber. Oat bran reduces the absorption of bad cholesterol due to high in soluble fiber. You can make it as a healthy drink before your meals.
[divider title=”2. Green Tea” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Green tea is one of my favorite drinks and it is very healthy as well. It helps to reduce the cholesterol level, yet improves your metabolism, digestive system, brain function, lower risk of cancer, fat loss, weight loss, support immune system, increase your energy expenditure, good for skin texture, detox your body, and prevent aging. It is because green tea consists of 50% polyphenol, 30% catechins, 15% EGCG, and other antioxidants that fight against all the free radicals, which can cause diseases.
[divider title=”3. Oatmeal” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Oatmeal has high soluble fiber that helps to reduce the cholesterol levels. It is also loaded with good nutrients such as complex carbs, protein, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin B6 and B 12, and many others vitamins and minerals. It helps to strengthen your bones and teeth due to high in calcium, support your immune system, lower risk of heart diseases, and reduce your blood pressure. Let’s start your day with all these goodness from oatmeal. It is very simple to prepare, delicious and healthy. You should add banana to your oatmeal. It is really good for your heart due to its high potassium that helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
[divider title=”4. Kidney beans” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Kidney beans are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6 and B12 and trace minerals. Kidney beans help to reduce high cholesterol levels due to its high soluble fiber, lower your blood sugar level and keep your heart healthy.
[divider title=”5. Fruits and Vegetables” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Fruits and vegetables are high in soluble fiber, which help to reduce the absorption of bad cholesterol to your blood stream. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and trace minerals. They help to improve your digestive system, improve your immune system, prevent scurvy and constipation, weight loss, and good for your skin, nail, and hair.
[divider title=”6. Barley” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Barley consists of good carbs, protein, potassium iron, magnesium, vitamin B6 and high in soluble fiber that prevents your body from absorbing bad cholesterol (LDL) to your blood stream that clogs your blood vessels, especially your arteries, which causes cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attack. Barley does not only help to lower your bad cholesterol level and protect your heart, but also reduce your blood sugar level, improve your skin texture and promote healthy hair. Why wait, if you can do it for yourself and your loved ones today?
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