What Are Some Healthy Foods That Can Help Lower Cholesterol? A Review By Nutrition Professionals
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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller
Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil
The diet for high cholesterol should prioritize the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, because they are foods rich in fiber that help control blood cholesterol levels by decreasing its absorption in the intestine. Likewise, it is important to increase the intake of antioxidant foods such as tomatoes, grapes, saffron and chestnuts. Regarding fats, you should give preference to foods rich in HLD such as olive oil, olives, canola oil, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, fish rich in omega 3, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and avocado, as these, as well as the antioxidant foods help lower “bad” cholesterol, LDL, in the blood, preventing diseases such as heart attack and atherosclerosis
Expert opinion from Lucía Ramos
Bachelor of Science · 8 years of experience · Argentina
To lower cholesterol it is recommended to reduce the consumption of foods that are sources of animal fat such as fatty meats, chicken with skin, hams, whole milk products, fatty cheeses, butter. It is also advisable to increase the consumption of foods that are sources of omega 3, such as fish, flax oil and nuts.
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Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
Natural foods, preferably organic and whole. To reduce cholesterol, you need to change your lifestyle, avoid eating ultra-processed and industrialized foods. Eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, beans, whole grains, fiber-rich carbohydrates and good quality fats like those found in nuts.
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