Here are some foods that will help naturally lower cholesterol
Pulses
Just one serving a day – three-quarters of a cupful – of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils is enough to contribute to modest weight loss by making people feel fuller and by vastly reducing “bad cholesterol” levels, according to new research.
Oats
If you eat one and one-half cups of it each day, you can lower your cholesterol by 5 to 8 percent.It contains soluble and insoluble fiber, two types that your body needs. Insoluble fiber, which is also found in the skins of many fruits, helps keep us regular. Soluble fiber, which is also found in beans, oranges, and pears, helps prevent disease and lower cholesterol.
Almonds
In order to achieve a 10% reduction in LDL cholesterol aim to eat around 73 grams of almonds per day. That is about half a cup of almonds, and around 400 calories from almonds alone. One dose-response study of almonds showed a 5% reduction in LDL cholesterol per 1/4 cup of almonds, and 10% for a 1/2 cup.
Green tea
While green tea can help lower your cholesterol, it will not so greatly affect your numbers as to quickly pull you out of the high risk zones. If you are looking to lower your cholesterol, you should drink green tea in combination with avoiding high cholesterol foods and also, adopting some form of daily exercise.
