Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – High cholesterol is a very common medical condition. In Indonesia, according to Ministry of Health records, there are 28% of diabetes sufferers from the total population. Even more surprising, it turns out that 7.9% of people in the world die from this disease.
If treated too late, high cholesterol will indeed endanger health. Cholesterol that is left uncontrolled over time can clog blood vessels, which can ultimately cause disease stroke, atherosclerosis, anginaand heart attacks.
High cholesterol has no typical symptoms so many people are not aware of it. Usually, symptoms of high cholesterol are only felt when blockages (plaque) have formed in the blood vessels, which ultimately causes various serious complications.
If you already suffer from high cholesterol, here are fruits that are effective in reducing wax levels in the blood, which is also written in the holy book Al-Qur’an.
1. Figs or figs
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Figs or figs
Figs/figs are one of the fruits most often mentioned in the Qur’an. In fact, the Qur’an has Surah At-Tin which means figs.
References to figs in verses of the Qur’an speak of the medicinal benefits of the fruit. In Islamic tradition, whatever name is used to swear an oath by Allah SWT has inherent majesty or importance.
Figs are known to contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber can eliminate excess triglyceride levels and help eliminate triglycerides.
Figs or figs in English also contain magnesium or a mineral in the body which plays an important role in bone health and energy balance. This special fruit, when dried, contains Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, phytosterols which are cardioprotective and help improve brain health.
2. Olives
Photo: Olives. (Doc. Freepik)
Olive. (Doc. Freepik)
Apart from figs, olives are also the fruit most often mentioned in the Koran, namely seven times. This proves how big and important figs are in the history of the development of Islam.
Apart from having nutritional as well as medicinal and cosmetic value, olives also fulfill a religious function as a sign of the greatness of Allah SWT.
In Surah Al Mu’minun verse 20, the Koran mentions fruits that must be eaten and talks about the olive tree that grows on Mount Sinai which provides oil and spices for eating.
Olives also have essential fatty acids which are good for heart and brain function, as well as polyphenols which have antioxidant properties. In fact, many people choose oil from olives as a healthier oil choice than palm oil.
Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, around 75%. When replacing saturated fat, monounsaturated fat from olives helps lower bad cholesterol. The health benefits of olive oil are also attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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