10 Foods to Help Lower Cholesterol Part-1
24 August,13
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Cholesterol gets a bad rap. In fact, our bodies actually produce a certain amount of HDL (or good) cholesterol. Cholesterol is made up of a waxy substance travels through the blood, helping in the production of some hormones and Vitamin D, and keeping our arteries clear.
It is the dietary choices we make every day that contribute to our elevated LDL (or bad) cholesterol levels. When bad cholesterol gets too high, it starts to build up in the arteries, creating the plaques that cause heart disease. That’s why it’s vital to be active every day and eat a healthy diet that’s low in LDL cholesterol—to encourage weight loss and keep our cholesterol levels within a healthy range.
A diet rich in the following ten heart-healthy foods can actually help you lower bad cholesterol…
1. Fish
You might think that fatty fish—like salmon, tuna or sardines—is bad for the old ticker, but more seafood in your diet actually lowers bad cholesterol due to its LDL-boosting saturated fats (remember, LDL is good cholesterol). Fatty filets of albacore tuna and salmon are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower triglycerides (unsaturated fat).
2. Olive Oil
One easy way to swap saturated bad fats for heart-healthy good fats is to use a teaspoon of olive oil as an alternative to that dollop of butter. Olive oil will increase HDL, or good, cholesterol and encourage a trimmer waistline as well.
3. Beans
Beans, beans are good for your heart…and that includes all varieties of kidney, navy, garbanzos, black beans, and lentils. Each serving of beans is jam-packed fiber, which reduces bad, or LDL, cholesterol and helps give you that satisfied feeling longer after you eat so you feel less hungry. In fact, a study from Arizona State University in 2008 found that study participants who consumed a half-cup of beans a day, over a course of 24-weeks, lowered their cholesterol by an impressive 8 percent!
Source: Anna Fleet, activebeat.com
Courtesy: Health Prior 21