After the Feast of Meat, Cholesterol Rise? These 8 Foods That Can Lower Cholesterol

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Sunday, Aug 09, 2020 | 04:33 am

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News24xx.com - Eat lots of meat after celebrating Eid al-Adha as a cholesterol problem for those who eat meat and fat dishes during family gatherings. A healthy diet is needed to normalize blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. Foods that contain soluble fiber and polyunsaturated fats are believed to directly reduce bad cholesterol.

The following are some foods that you can consume after enjoying the meat menu according to Harvard Medical School, reported

1. Oats
The first easy step to lowering your cholesterol is to eat a bowl of whole-grain cereals or whole-grain cereals like Cheerios for breakfast. This gives you 1 to 2 grams of soluble fiber.

2. Eggplant and okra
Both of these low-calorie vegetables are good sources of soluble fiber.

3. Beans
Numerous studies show that eating almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and other nuts is good for the heart. Eating 2 ounces of beans a day can reduce LDL by about 5 percent. Beans also have additional nutrients that protect the heart in other ways.

4. Vegetable oil
Using liquid vegetable oils like canola, sunflower, safflower, and others as a substitute for butter when cooking can help reduce LDL.

5. Apples, grapes, strawberries, and oranges
Apples, grapes, strawberries, oranges are rich in pectin, a type of soluble fiber that can reduce LDL.

6. Soybean
Foods made from soy like tofu and soy milk are said to be effective in lowering cholesterol. According to research, consuming 25 grams of soy protein a day (10 ounces of tofu or 2.5 cups of soy milk) can reduce LDL by 5-6 percent.

7. Fish
Those containing oil Eating fish two or three times a week can reduce LDL. Omega-3s in fish reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream and also protect the heart by helping to prevent abnormal heart rhythms.

8. Barley and whole wheat
Barley, wheat and other grains can help reduce the risk of heart disease especially the soluble fiber they provide.