These foods will help to lower your cholesterol

Millions of Russians have elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. The inclusion of these foods in the diet will reduce the risk of heart disease.

By the most conservative estimates, about 50% of adults in Russia have a high level of “bad” cholesterol. Because of this problems in their blood vessels accumulate excessive amounts of lipids. These fatty plaques clog blood vessels and hinder normal blood flow, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. To combat high cholesterol is usually prescribe medications from the category of statins, but there are ways to solve this problem, without resorting to pills, have side effects. In particular, it is necessary to adhere to a vegetable diet.

At high levels of “bad” cholesterol people need to actively lean on grains, beans and vegetables, as they all have low saturated fat. More frequent inclusion in the diet of natural foods instead of those that have already been processed with vegetable oil or butter, it is highly recommended by scientists. The fact that plants do not contain cholesterol, and low levels of saturated fat are the perfect remedy to counter the risk of heart disease.

Don’t forget Hercules and especially oatmeal, beans, kidney beans, rich in dietary fiber vegetables like sweet potatoes, fruits with fibers, including citrus and mangoes, soy products and unsalted nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews and peanuts. Of course, the level of cholesterol in the blood is necessary to watch, and for this it is best to visit physicians and take blood tests. (READ MORE)