Foods That Lower Bad Cholesterol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Foods That Lower Bad Cholesterol
The kind of foods you eat can be key to lowering bad cholesterol. Walnuts and almonds have been proven to lower bad cholesterol as much as 20 percent.1 Using about two tablespoons of olive oil daily can lower bad cholesterol and leave the good cholesterol untouched.1 Eating a heart healthy diet that cuts saturated and trans fats will help improve your cholesterol levels and overall health.2
Fast Facts:
- Five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet will significantly lower your bad cholesterol.2
- Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber which reduces absorption of cholesterol by your intestines.1
- Eating fish twice weekly will not only lower your bad cholesterol, but it will reduce the risk of sudden death.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mayo Clinic: Cholesterol: The Top Five Foods to Lower Your Numbers
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 HealthLink: Want to Reduce Your Cholesterol? These Foods Will Help, Not Hurt
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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