Cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. Besides, various problems may occur. So it is very important to control the level. Today’s discussion is about cholesterol.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat. It looks a lot like wax. It resides in the cell walls of our body. When we eat fatty foods, this cholesterol is made in our liver and spreads to all the blood vessels in our body through blood circulation. It helps in various functions required by the body. For example, in the production of hormones, in the digestion of fat soluble vitamins and in the production of vitamin D.
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If a high-fat diet is eaten, this excess cholesterol builds up in the walls of the arteries, forming plaque and blocking blood flow. As a result, various types of physical problems are seen. Such as – hypertension, various types of heart disease, heart attack, etc.
There are some foods that control cholesterol. Here’s a few basic facts about a stomp pad:
★1.Green tea: Drinking a few cups of green tea every day is an easy way to reduce the levels of overall cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Its various ingredients prevent the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract and aid in excretion. Green also prevents blood clots in the arteries and reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.
★2.Orange Juice: Sweet orange juice is very useful for lowering cholesterol. Orange juice improves blood lipid profile, researchers say Because its juice contains vitamin C, flavonoids like hesperidin.
★3.Almonds: Almonds contain monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and fiber which are beneficial for heart health. According to a research report published in the Nutrition Review, eating nuts like walnuts helps lower LDL cholesterol levels.
★4.Researchers say that garlic, onion and onion-based foods reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body and keep the heart healthy. We can use it in curry and salad.
★5.All kinds of vegetables and fruits help in lowering cholesterol levels. Especially vegetables that contain vitamin C and beta carotene should be eaten more.
★6.Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in lowering cholesterol in the body. But unfortunately in most cases we do not eat enough of these foods according to the needs of the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are now used in a variety of processed foods. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in legumes, walnuts, olives, etc.
★7.If you want to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, you need to eat less amount of non-dairy foods.
★6.Olive oil contains mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin-E. Mono-unsaturated fatty acids lower the body’s bad cholesterol LDL and help increase good cholesterol HDL.
★9.Those who eat fish three days or more a week, have less bad cholesterol in their body. Fish is very useful for those who are suffering from high blood pressure and various heart diseases.
★10.vegetables reduce the amount of cholesterol in the body and provide energy.