Quick and Easy Ways to Lower Cholesterol: Fiber, Fish, and Nuts

KOMPAS.com – Is there a quick way to lower cholesterol levels?

Eating too much meat can indeed cause cholesterol levels to rise.

Actually, it’s not the meat itself that triggers high cholesterol but the way we cook it, such as adding salt and coconut milk.

Especially if the dish is heated many times, fatty acids will appear which can increase cholesterol levels.

Also read: In order to be disease-free, here’s how to safely consume sacrificial meat

How to quickly lower cholesterol

When cholesterol rises, we will usually feel pain in the chest and legs, headaches, and lose body balance.

When these signs appear, of course we feel uncomfortable, right?

Activities will be disrupted and we cannot work as they should.

Then what to do when cholesterol rises? Fortunately, there are easy and fast ways that can help us to lower cholesterol levels. Here’s how to quickly lower cholesterol:

1. Consume fiber

Foods high in fiber, such as oatmeal, apples and nuts, will help the body absorb cholesterol.

Research shows that people who eat five to 10 grams more each day see a decrease in bad cholesterol in their body.

Eating more fiber also makes you feel full. So, appetite is more controlled.

2. Consumption of fish

When cholesterol rises, try eating fish. The reduction in cholesterol will be even more pronounced if you consume it regularly, at least two to four times a week.

Fish is rich in omega 3 which helps reduce exposure to saturated fat that causes cholesterol.

However, you must choose fish carefully because some types of fish are also high in mercury.

Examples of fish that contain high mercury include mackerel and swordfish.

To avoid the dangers of mercury, you can choose salmon, sardines or tuna.

Also read: Here’s How to Properly Store and Process Sacrificial Meat

3. Consumption of nuts

Nuts contain plant sterols, which prevent the body from absorbing cholesterol. However, don’t over-consume nuts because these foods are quite high in calorie content.

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2023-06-29 23:00:00
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