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Regarding cholesterol and foods to lower LDL, lets discuss first the basics of cholesterol. Your total cholesterol is a ration between bad (ldl) and good (hdl). You can lower your total cholesterol by increasing your HDL. Do this through exercise. Moderate exercise 5 times a week for at least thirty minutes is proven to work for most. The following link will take you to a slide show of foods to help lower LDL. https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/ss/slideshow-cholesterol-lowering-foods
Dark chocolate when you have a craving for something chocolate. Avocados are excellent for lowering LDL cholesterol. Red wine (not too much). A cup of black or green tea. Unsalted or lightly salted almonds. Whole grains. Fish like salmon. Use olive oil instead of other choices. Beans are a good choice too!
You can still have an excellent and flavorful meal while keeping options for lowering cholesterol in mind. We also have a healthy cooking forum. Find it under communities on full site.
Regarding cholesterol and foods to lower LDL, lets discuss first the basics of cholesterol. Your total cholesterol is a ration between bad (ldl) and good (hdl). You can lower your total cholesterol by increasing your HDL. Do this through exercise. Moderate exercise 5 times a week for at least thirty minutes is proven to work for most. The following link will take you to a slide show of foods to help lower LDL. https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/ss/slideshow-cholesterol-lowering-foods
Dark chocolate when you have a craving for something chocolate. Avocados are excellent for lowering LDL cholesterol. Red wine (not too much). A cup of black or green tea. Unsalted or lightly salted almonds. Whole grains. Fish like salmon. Use olive oil instead of other choices. Beans are a good choice too!
You can still have an excellent and flavorful meal while keeping options for lowering cholesterol in mind. We also have a healthy cooking forum. Find it under communities on full site.
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