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Due to the processed food intake, lack of physical activity cholesterol levels increase automatically which is not good for health. High cholesterol level in the body leads to many health ailments such as, heart stroke, heart attack and blood pressure problem as well.
Here is the list of some food sources which helps to reduce the high cholesterol levels from the body:
OATS
A bowl of oats is a required food item for cholesterol patients. Oats are loaded with beta-glucan that aids to control cholesterol level by absorbing the bad cholesterol.
SPINACH
As we all are aware of the countless benefits of green leafy veggies that are always a good choice to maintain health. Spinach consists of 13 flavonoid compounds that curtails cholesterol and detoxifies the body.
NUTS
Ranging from almonds and walnuts to peanuts and pistachios, nuts are a good source of healthy fats and it ensures a short way of lessening cholesterol levels.
TEA
Tea is well-known for its amazing antioxidant property that prevents bad cholesterol. To reap its benefits add some ginger, tulsi etc. to make the concoction more nutritious.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Apart from the milk chocolate, there are hundreds of dark chocolate lovers as it has tremendous health benefits. During periods, girls should eat dark chocolate to get relief from the pain and mood swings, gym freaks also eat dark chocolate as it does not contain fats. Moreover, it contains properties that reduce bad cholesterol.
CITRUS FRUITS
Citrus fruits that include oranges, lemons, grapefruit, are rich in pectin that aids to improve immunity and balance cholesterol from increasing.
FATTY FISH
Fatty fishes like salmon and sardine contain Omega-3 that not only reduces bad cholesterol but also raises good cholesterol.
SOY PRODUCTS
Consuming soy products such as soy milk, soybean, tofu etc will give you tons of protein and help to lessen down bad cholesterol levels.
