Food has a direct impact on many aspects of your health, including your heart health.
Certain foods can improve yourcholesterol levelsand, in turn, lower your risk of heart disease.
Keeping your cholesterol in a normal range by choosing heart-healthy foods will help you live a healthier life.
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Soluble fiber is known for lowering cholesterol, specificallyLDL, or bad cholesterol.
Barley
Barleyis a whole grain rich in beta-glucans.
Soy
Soybeans are a legume high in plant-based protein.
Soy is found in edamame and other foods such as tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and more.
Studies have shown that the flavonoids present in dark chocolate and cocoa may decrease your risk of heart disease.
Many fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.
Vegetables
Including vegetables in your diet is beneficial for many reasons, including for heart health.
Just like fruits, vegetables are nutrient rich, boasting many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
Additionally, they are low in calories and fat, making them a heart-healthy choice.
Tea
Teacontains antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-lowering properties called polyphenols.
These compounds may aid in the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
Replacing saturated fats (like butter) with extra virgin olive oil in your diet may confer heart-protective benefits.
They help reduce cholesterol by blocking the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.
you might also find plant sterols and stanols in supplement form.
They can answer any questions you might have and help you find the right treatment plan for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
No single food is going to change your cholesterol levels overnight.
It can take months to see lower cholesterol levels through dietary changes and physical activity.
Additionally, consuming foods or supplements fortified with plant sterols and stanols can help lower cholesterol.
Dietary cholesterol may not have as much an effect on blood cholesterol as was once believed.
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