Learn About 3 Foods To Lower Your Cholesterol

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Eat oat for soluble fiber A type of fiber which helps lower the bad LDL cholesterol without lowering the HDL cholester is the soluble fiber. Oatmeal and oatbran contain this type of fiber - soluble fiber. Oat products have this beta-glucan soluble fiber that in 1997 has been recognized by the FDA as a heart disease risk reduction health claim. This health claim can be bared by food products that contain rolled oats and oat bran such as whole oat flour and oatmeal. But how much do you actually need to lower your cholesterol level? Each and every day you could try aiming for 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber, and this will decrease the LDL cholesterol level by about 5 percent. The good news is that studies have shown that through time, the same amount can lower LDL cholesterol by as much as 23 percent. How much do you actually have to eat? Well, 3 grams of soluble fiber are contained in one bowl of oatmeal. So you might go for that every day, and also, you might want to include other soluble-fiber-rich foods such as pears, kidney beans, pears and barley. Omega 3 fatty acids and fish A very good source of omega 3 fatty acids and protein is considered to be fish. But what are Omega 3 fatty acids? These acids have been shown to raise HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. They also have been noted for their triglyceride-lowering power. What is the amount you need? The AHA (American Heart Association) recommended in 2002 eating 2 serving of fish every week - especially fatty fish such as trout, herring, sardines, salmon and mackerel. 2 to 4 grams of EPA and DHA - which are two specific types of omega 3 oil - as supplements under your doctor's prescription are recommended if you have high triglyceride levels. The best fish for getting optimum EPA and DHA is the Hoki fish located in the pristine source of New Zealand. They swim in minimal polluted waters and are known for their purity. Healthy fats in nuts Vitamin E and selenium are the most important antioxidants found in nuts. Also, nuts contain fiber and phytonutrients. With such a complex base, these tasty snacks are filled with plant sterols and fat (not any kind of fat but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) which also help lower the LDL cholesterol. How much should you eat? It has been recognized that they have a great role in heart disease prevention. But because nuts are high in calories, you should try limiting your intake to appreciatively 1.5 ounces per day.


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