When our cholesterol levels are high, especially the bad cholesterol (LDL), increases the risk of different types of diseases, including heart disease.
Excess blood lipids favors the forming plaques in the inside our arteries. These plaques are blocking our blood vessels and increasing the risk of heart attack or cerebral infarction (stroke).
It is therefore necessary to control our cholesterol levels.
What foods lower cholesterol?
A part of those who have made you the juice to lower cholesterol because they contain phytosterols , no other foods able to lower our cholesterol levels.
Olive oil:
We can consider as olive oil LIQUID GOLD, by its high content of monounsaturated fat and polyphenols (antioxidants), can reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
Blue fish:
Oily fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc ..) are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that lower cholesterol and triglycerides.
Nuts:
These nuts also contain large amounts of omega-3, and for that reason help us regulate our cholesterol.
Chia seeds:
Chia seeds, and avoid constipation, protect our heart, favor the elimination of liquids and purifying our body for his great contribution of soluble and insoluble fiber, is rich in omega-3.
Juice To Lower Cholesterol
Ingredients:
-4 collard greens (kale, cabbage)
pineapple slices -2
-1 lemon (juice)
-1 cucumber
apple -1
Preparation:
You put all the ingredients in a blender, previously cut and add a little water, if you want, so it is not very thick.
If you want to do as slush, you can add water instead of crushed ice.
NOTE: if you like sweet, you can add a few leaves of stevia, a natural sweetener.
Cabbage:
It contains high doses of vitamin K
rich in iron, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
Low in calories.
Great anti-inflammatory power, especially for processes of arthritis.
Protect your heart
Purifying
Pineapple:
Purifying
Rich in fiber
and anti-inflammatory by Digestive enzyme bromelain.
Stresses its potassium, iodine and vitamin C
Diuretic
prevents type 2 diabetes
Lemon:
Rich in vitamin C
facilitates the absorption of non-heme iron.
Prevents scurvy disease.
Promotes collagen formation
strengthens our immune system.
Alkalizes
Prevents premature aging.
It fights the effects of free radicals
Cucumber:
Ideal for diets for their few calories.
Protector of the gastric and intestinal mucosa.
satiating power
diuretic and cleanser.
Fights acne.
In our masks moisturizes and protects skin.
Apple:
It reduces cholesterol
Regulates blood pressure
is cardioprotective
reduces blood sugar levels
Digestive
protects our teeth and gums, helping to remove plaque.
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