Cholesterol: High Cholesterol affects millions of people worldwide, increasing the risk for severe and debilitating health conditions such as stroke and heart disease. Thankfully, you can always count on natural superfoods such as walnuts, ginger, lady’s finger, garlic, turmeric, avocado and oats into your diet to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
In a video shared on Instagram by Apollo Spectra Hospitals, the amazing benefits of natural foods such as walnuts, ginger, lady’s finger, garlic, turmeric, avocado, oats and more have been discussed.
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The Omega-3 Power Of Walnuts
When it comes to omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, walnuts are second to none to combat LDL (low-density lipoprotein). According to several studies, the consumption of walnuts could reduce LDL by 4.3 mg/dL and total cholesterol by 8.5 mg/dL in older adults.
The Anti-Inflammatory Edge Of Ginger
Ginger demonstrates unmatched cholesterol reduction capabilities via its powerful anti-inflammatory compounds like gingerol. It is also helpful to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the gut while boosting its excretion. Ginger also helps improve blood circulation, indirectly supporting arterial health.
The Mucilage Magic of Lady’s Finger
Okra or Lady’s Finger contains mucilage, which is a gel-like fibre that binds cholesterol during digestion. This soluble fibre mimics the beta-glucan action of oats to trap bile acids rich in cholesterol. Okra could help in reducing LDL and heart disease risk.
The Allicin Boost Of Garlic
Garlic’s allicin compound is highly effective to actively suppress the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver while also preventing LDL oxidation. It is also useful to thin blood mildly to enhance circulation.
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