1 Avocados. Avocados contain monounsaturated fats, and are known to raise good cholesterol (HDL), while lowering LDL, the “bad” cholesterol. It also contains a plant fat that reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed from other foods.
2 Oats. Both oat bran and oat cereals are high in soluble fiber. Studies show that people who consume a total of 7 to 8 grams of soluble fiber daily can lower cholesterol by up to 10%.
3 Garlic. In addition to adding flavor to foods, garlic lowers LDL cholesterol, prevents clots, lowers blood pressure, and protects against infections. It also helps prevent inflammation and keeps cholesterol particles from sticking to artery walls.
4 Fish. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as salmon, sardines, and herring can raise good cholesterol levels to counteract bad cholesterol.
5 Apples. Apples are packed with antioxidants and pectin, a natural fiber found in some fruits that recent research has shown fights inflammation and lowers bad cholesterol.
6 Irvingia Gabonensis. A species of slender, evergreen tree that grows in West Africa. According to several scientific studies, taking Irvingia Gabonensis seed extract supplement 30 to 60 minutes before meals reduces appetite, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, and improves blood sugar control. It is also claimed to be very effective in burning fat and cholesterol and removing them from the body.
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Sources:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19254366
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192
http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/ss/slideshow-cholesterol-lowering-foods