Monday, April 7, 2014

Top natural foods to reduce your cholesterol levels

A high level of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease.  If you want to keep away from heart attack or a stroke, then you need to pay your attention to lower your bad cholesterol.  You should also try to increase the HDL or 'good' cholesterol.

The diet plays an important role to lower the cholesterol levels in your body.  Here is a list of some foods which are found to have cholesterol-reducing abilities.

 Does a bowl of oatmeal help to reduce the cholesterol levels?  What about having a handful of walnuts or even having a baked potato.   A few tips for your diet can reduce the cholesterol levels if you practice along with some exercise.



Flaxseed or Alsi

The flaxseed also called as linseed is a rich source of omea-3 fatty acids which have a protective action on heart health.   These seeds contain lot of fiber and this reduces the cholesterol levels.  A regular use of flax seep prevents the arteries from hardening due to deposition of cholesterol.  The flaxseeds also reduce the risk of hypertension.  You can grind flax seeds and add the powder in your food towards the end of cooking process.