Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

A list of foods to lower cholesterol is something you need if you’re concerned about your LDL or HLD levels.  Why?  Because taking all natural (non-drug) steps to lower your LDL cholesterol is the best way to manage your situation.

And yes, there are foods and nutrients that help your body to regulate your cholesterol levels.  You can read my post on niacin and cholesterol for one natural remedy.  But let’s discuss some cholesterol lowering foods.

Fruits and Nuts

Fruits are great for balancing your cholesterol levels.  Keep in mind, however, that fruits have a fair amount of sugar, so you do need to eat these in moderation.

Apples, berries (especially blueberries), avocados, olives, grapes, tomatoes (yes, tomatoes are fruits).

When it comes to the nuts, walnuts and almonds lead the list.  Just keep in mind that the nuts are a bit high in calories, so you only need about a handful a day.

Vegetables For Lowering Cholesterol

Here are some of the veggies you can use to bring down your cholesterol readings.  You can eat more of these than the fruits, as the sugar content is much lower.  Some of the choesterol-fighting veggies include the following.

Collard greens, eggplant, pumpkin (and seeds), onions, shitake mushrooms.

Also, beans and legumes are generally good for lowering cholesterol.

Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Grains and Spices

Whole grains, and especially oats, are great for lowering the cholesterol in your body.  You’ve seen the Quaker Oatmeal and Cherrios commerials, no doubt.  And in fact, both foods can help.  Although you may want to keep in mind the less processed the oats, the better.

Other than oats, here are some other grains and spices to add to your list of foods to lower cholesterol; they include brown rice, cinnamon and garlic.

Other Foods to Lower Cholesterol

Here are a few more foods that you can add to your list of heart-healthy recipes.

• Salmon and other oily fish such as mackerel.
• Polyunsaturated oils, such as flaxseed, olive and fish oils.
• Dark chocolate.
• Green tea.

Cholesterol-Lowering Foods In Summary

You can probably see a pattern here; fresh fruits and vegetables top the list.  Whole grains, walnuts, almonds and fish oils are also great.

You might be surprised at the dark chocolate and green tea — two great-tasting items that are also good for you!  But it’s not a license to eat as much dark chocolate as you want; moderation is the key.

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