Ten foods that help lower cholesterol

Eating habits have changed a lot. Modern life is hurried and people eat what is handy, practical, and easy without worrying about cholesterol control. Is it possible to reverse this situation?

High cholesterol is the result of eating foods high in fat and processed foods, e.g., yellow cheese, salty snacks, sausages, fried foods, condensed or whole milk.

According to Medicalnewstoday, foods that can help control cholesterol levels include: 

1. Avocado: Because of its monounsaturated fat, bad fat does not settle in the arteries.

2. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, pineapples, and acerola are the best, as they are rich in soluble fiber and vitamin C.

3. Seeds: Eating 50g of almonds, walnuts, peanuts, chestnuts, flax, sunflower, and chia seeds daily can reduce cholesterol by 5%.They are excellent because they contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

4. Garlic are very effective in reducing bad fats.

5. Oats: just 3g of oats can reduce cholesterol by up to 20%. This is due to the specific dietary fibre found in this cereal.

6. Extra virgin olive oil is a monounsaturated fat that has the dual effect of increasing good cholesterol and reducing bad cholesterol.

7. Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) — 30g daily is adequate. This is because flavonoids act as protectors, and tryptophan aids sleep and serotonin production.

The rest are thus: Soy, beans, Vegetable oil...