Al Marsad Newspaper: Cardiovascular Disease Specialist Dr. Elizabeth Claudas has identified the 5 best foods for heart health and blood cholesterol lowering.
According to the American specialist, to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, it is not necessary to follow a specific diet, but it is sufficient to modify some components of the diet to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol.
He points out that the first substance on the list of these substances is oats, which are rich in dietary fiber, which helps reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the digestive system. The results of a scientific study showed that eating 10 grams of dietary fiber per day reduces the risk of heart attack by 14%.
And he adds, the second item on the list are almonds, and they can be replaced if necessary with hazelnuts, walnuts or pistachios.
Chia seeds rank third on the list. These seeds reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 16% thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid content. But the effect of these acids on the “bad” cholesterol level is relatively limited, knowing that they help raise the “good” cholesterol level.
He adds that eating vegetables regularly has a positive effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels. So you should eat broccoli, spinach, kale and Brussels sprouts.
Red watermelon helps lower cholesterol, because it contains lycopene, which affects the level of cholesterol in the blood. Watermelon can be substituted with apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits or avocados.
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