iniliah.com - There are a number of foods that can reduce levels of Low-Density Lipoproptein (LDL) or bad cholesterol that causes plaque in blood vessels, and increase High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) aka good cholesterol that can be utilized the body to process vitamins are soluble in fat.
To reduce levels of LDL, you should reduce your intake of saturated fat. Saturated fats are commonly found in animal products such as meat, milk, cream, butter, and cheese. There is also a saturated fat derived from vegetable such as coconut milk, coconut oil, and vegetable fat.
But many foods that contain unsaturated fats, so it is effectively lower cholesterol.
1. Soy beans
Soybeans and derivatives, aka soy that has been processed for example into tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and soy flour contains isoflavones, a substance that can reduce LDL.
But remember, though delicious tofu and tempeh can not effectively lower cholesterol when treated carelessly. For example, fried or used cooking oil mixed with coconut milk. Because, coconut milk and cooking oil is a source of saturated fat.
Supervisory Agency United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends to consume at least 25 grams of soy protein per day to lower cholesterol.
2. Nuts
Nuts are a source of soluble fiber are very high. Consuming soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol. Eating beans such as chickpeas, kidney beans, long beans regularly during the six weeks can reduce cholesterol levels by 10%.
3. Salmon Fish
Salmon is very good because they contain Omega-3 acids can help reduce LDL and increase HDL trigiserilda well. Salmon contain EPA and DHA are good for heart health.
The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings per week to obtain maximum benefit. Besides salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel, and herring are also good.
4. Avocado
Avocado is a source of unsaturated fats that can increase HDL levels. Unfortunately, high-calorie avocados, so it must be combined with vegetables that can reduce calories.
One medium sized avocado contains 300 calories and 30 grams of saturated fat while not a normal human body needs is 1,800 calories and 30 grams of unsaturated fat per day.
5. Garlic
Since thousands of years ago, garlic was believed to contain many substances that are good for human health. Ancient Egyptians used garlic to increase stamina.
In modern times, garlic is used to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, lowers blood pressure, and protects the body from infection.
The most recent findings, garlic can prevent cholesterol particles stuck to the walls of blood vessels.
6. Spinach
Spinach contains a lot of lutein. Lutein is an important substance that can maintain healthy eye function and acuity. Lutein also was able to maintain heart health because it can prevent fat attached to the blood vessels. It is advisable, to eat spinach every day about half a bowl for maximum results.
7. Margarine
Several types of margarines can lower cholesterol. For example, margarine from flower seed oil canola
