5 Foods To Lower Cholesterol

5 FOODS THAT LOWER LDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

1. Oat Bran and Oatmeal
Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, which is effective in reducing the bad cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber helps block cholesterol absorption into your blood.

2. Fish
Fish is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, especially halibut, herring, lake trout mackerel, salmon and tuna. Therefore, it is an excellent food to help decrease your cholesterol levels and promote a healthy heart.

3. Nuts
Nuts like Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pistachios, Pecans and Walnuts are brilliant in reducing triglycerides. There are some incredible compounds in them that are transformed into Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -- two types of Omega-3 fatty acids -- in your body.

4. Blueberries
Blueberries contain a compound known as Pterostilbene, which is a natural remedy to cut down LDL cholesterol levels with no unwanted side effects. Anthocyanins, an antioxidant found substantially in blueberries, are also effective in lowering LDL cholesterol and balance up your overall cholesterol levels.

5. Green tea
Scientific studies have found that green tea help lower overall cholesterol and LDL in particular. As reported by Reuters in November 2011, a study in the United States that has over a thousand participants has shown that green tea helps lower bad cholesterol readings.

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