Low Cholesterol Diet Food

When hunting in the supermarket for low cholesterol diet foods you won't be disappointed. Many are absolutely delicious, easy to prepare and affordable. The list is endless but here a few to get you going…

Pomegranate Juice

This is packed with antioxidants which research has shown helps to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Oats

Get some porridge and eat oats in their purest form. This is a perfect start to the day for when you are on a low cholesterol diet. I like mine with a bit of honey and berries, yum.

Kidney Beans

These are rich in soluble fiber which has the ability to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your intestines! Here's the science bit - it binds the bile which contains cholesterol so that the body can more easily excrete it. Great in curries!

Nuts

Don't miss out on walnuts and almonds if you want an effective diet to lose cholesterol. These are bursting with polyunsaturated (good) fatty acids and can also help to keep your blood vessels elastic. You only need a handful a couple of times a week to see results. Eat them as a snack on the way home from work to avoid heading for a burger.

Fish

The best fishes you can eat for a low cholesterol diet are salmon, tuna or sardines. All should be baked or grilled. They all contain omega 3 fatty acids which are an enormous benefit for a low cholesterol diet. This was a surprise discovery when scientists studied Eskimos in Greenland who were found to have low levels of cholesterol compared to immigrants who ate more western foods.

- Here's the science bit:

You may have recently seen TV ad's talking about low cholesterol diet foods including margarines, milk, yogurt and orange juices. These are filled with substances found in plants that can help to block the absorption of cholesterol. This is high tech and impressive stuff to say the least. The American Heart Association recommends these foods for people with high levels of LDL cholesterol.

Other foods to chose over burgers and fries:

Soy, apples, pears, barley, brussel sprouts and prunes.

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