Cholesterol Reducing

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