BEST Foods for Reducing Cholesterol:
Vitamin B3-rich foods help reduce triglycerides and increase levels of good (HDL) cholesterol.
- carrots
- brown rice
- turkey
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Vitamin B5-rich foods help regulate the amount of cholesterol made by the body.
- apples
- dates
- lentils
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Vitamin C-rich foods help lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides.
- berries
- cauliflower
- spinach
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Omega-3-rich foods help calm inflammation, reduce blood clotting, and raise good (HDL) cholesterol.
- hemp seeds
- salmon
- walnuts
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Soluble Fiber-rich foods stop bad (LDL) cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream.
- oats
- apples
- brussels sprouts
Other HELPFUL Foods:
- foods rich in flavonoids (phytonutrients)
- foods rich in catechins (phytonutrients)
- allium-rich foods
- dark leafy greens
- fermented soy products
- high fiber-foods
- psyllium husks
- celery juice
- turmeric
- green tea
- bergamot fruit
- monounsaturated fats
WORST Foods for Reducing Cholesterol:
- conventional dairy products
- fried foods & trans fats
- refined vegetable & seed oils
- conventional & processed meats
- refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
- processed & refined grains
- processed, packaged, and fast foods
LDL/HDL All Is Well Smoothie
Food as Medicine
The LDL/HDL All Is Well Smoothie includes the whole food ingredients listed below. You can find the complete recipe in "The Mix-and-Match Smoothie Guide" here.
Click on any ingredient to see the diverse nutrients and health benefits each one has to offer.