Many of the foods we eat today are high in
cholesterol, and this can produce a build-up of bad cholesterol in our bodies,
clog the arteries and make them rigid.
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| 6 Effective Home Remedies To Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels : |
When the arteries lose their flexibility, the blood
circulates badly because the artery becomes narrower, and with time, the
circulation becomes more and more difficult.
Considering the high risks involved, it is important
to adopt habits that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and avoid adverse
consequences in the future.
If you suffer from high cholesterol, we invite you to
discover our home remedies that will help you reduce it significantly.
Carrots :
Carrot is an excellent vegetable for fighting high
cholesterol for two reasons:
On the one
hand, it is rich in beta-carotenes, which stimulate the production of vitamin
A, an antioxidant that improves the synthesis of good cholesterol or HDL and
reduces bad cholesterol or LDL.
On the other
hand, it contains a lot of fiber, which is essential for controlling
cholesterol.
These fibers
carry with them cholesterol and facilitate its elimination through the
intestine.
Every day, prepare a salad with two grated organic
carrots.
Add some vegetables and season with olive oil and
lemon or apple vinegar. Avoid adding salt.
Ginger :
This exotic, aromatic and spicy root hides many health
properties, so always have it handy in the kitchen.
Its antioxidants reduce cholesterol and prevent
clogging of the arteries.
Ginger prevents blood clots from forming, and it
facilitates blood circulation in the body.
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You can eat raw ginger, grated in salad, infusion or
powder like a spice.
To make it even better for you, make a fresh ginger
juice or smoothie with other fruits or vegetables.
An excellent combination is to mix apple, carrot and
ginger.
You can also eat it with orange, pineapple, papaya,
fresh mint, banana, pear, red berries, etc.
Artichoke infusion :
Artichoke infusion is ideal for depurating the body,
removing toxins from the body and reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the
blood.
On the other hand, regular consumption of this
infusion can also help to lose weight.
Ingredients:
- 2 artichoke leaves
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
How to prepare the infusion?
Boil the two artichoke leaves in a cup of water for 15
minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
We recommend drinking this infusion on an empty
stomach. People who suffer from digestive problems should avoid consuming this
infusion.
Garlic :
Garlic is a medicinal food that has been used since
ancient times to treat multiple ailments.
In this case, it reduces the high levels of
cholesterol but also those of triglycerides, which are associated with it.
The problem with garlic is that it is often difficult
to digest and causes bad breath.
If you are
worried about these genes, you can buy garlic tablets.
Otherwise,
we recommend eating a garlic clove on an empty stomach. Spread it on a bread
sandwich with a drizzle of olive oil.
The more
adventurous can perform the Cleansing with Garlic and Lemon to clean the
arteries and reduce cholesterol.
Green Tea :
Research shows
that green tea lowers total cholesterol and increases HDL (good) cholesterol in
both animals and humans. A population-based study found that men who drink
green tea are more likely to have lower total cholesterol than those who do not
drink green tea.
The results of an animal study suggest that
polyphenols in green tea can block cholesterol from being absorbed into the
intestine and also help the body to get rid of cholesterol. In another small
study on male smokers, researchers found that green tea significantly reduced
blood levels of bad LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Cinnamon and Cholesterol : ( source : LiveStrong.com )
Some people take a large amount of cinnamon with an
eye to controlling their cholesterol levels — between 1 g and 6 g., says
Behrenbeck, which is the amount used in the study. He goes on to state that
while cinnamon may affect how your body metabolizes sugar and fat, there's
still no conclusive evidence that cinnamon works for high cholesterol. The
study conducted on cinnamon focused on its effects on people with diabetes —
not specifically those with high cholesterol. Researcher Richard Anderson of
the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Maryland participated in the
Pakistan study and indicated that cinnamon can be toxic in high amounts .
Other Foods to lower your cholesterol Naturaly: (
source : LiveStrong.com ) :
Cinnamon may not be the answer to your cholesterol
problems, but MayoClinic.com suggests other foods that are beneficial. Add
high-fiber foods such as oatmeal and oat bran to your breakfast. Fish rich in
omega-3 fatty acids are helpful; eat these at least twice a week. Choose from
salmon, halibut, albacore tuna, herring, sardines, mackerel or freshwater
trout. One-and-a-half oz. of walnuts or almonds can also help lower your cholesterol
due to these nuts' heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Use extra-virgin olive oil
in lieu of butter or margarine. Treat yourself to juices and yogurt drinks with
added plant sterols or stanols.
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Note: I remind
you that in case of a real health problem, you should consult a doctor or other
specialist. The remedies that are presented to you are brought to your
attention and only indicative.
