Foods That Lower Cholesterol

 ”Hot on the Trail of Locating Cholesterol Reducing Foods” is a blog post that gives a summary of how avacados once thought bad for cholesterol are now thought to be safe and good for actually lowering cholesterol.

There are lots of fruits, such as mangos, all sorts of berries, oranges, apples, and bananas can also be helpful. They also add antioxidants to the system, great for boosting the immune system as well.

Leafy green vegetables like spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens are very good. So is cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. They don’t have a high calorie content, and have little or no cholesterol. Making these items a regular part of the diet also means less calories overall. this in turn keeps weight under better contol.

When it comes to meat, stick to the leanest cuts. Chicken, for example, must have all skin and fat removed. Grilling or roasting allows the fat to fall away from the meat in the cooking process. Most fish are a safe choice, but remember shellfish, such as shrimp have a higher cholesterol count, so consumption of shrimp should be limited.

There are plenty of choices for you that are healthy yet delicious. Learning to look at food labels at the grocery store is a good habit to get into.  Know the fat, cholesterol, and salt content of what you are buying for the family.

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