What Is Cholesterol?
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10. Cholesterol Lowering Diet
Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices contain antioxidants that prevent LDL cholesterol from coating the arteries. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats is also beneficial as unsaturated fats remain liquid at room temperature.
Foods rich in soluble fiber additionally draw cholesterol from the bloodstream, naturally lowering LDL cholesterol levels. A Mediterranean diet is one of the simplest ways to incorporate all aspects of heart healthiness into one’s lifestyle as it is rich in olive oil, nuts, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish and low in animal proteins.
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