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Thursday August 18 2022
High cholesterol is a serious health problem, and eating certain foods may help lower its level in the blood.
The experts of the National Center for Self-Education in the Field of Nutrition identified 4 food items that help reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, according to the Russia Today website.
Changes in the diet can reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 25 percent, so they advise limiting the intake of fatty meats, semi-processed products and fatty cheeses, and it is better to replace animal fats with vegetable oils.
Nutrition experts advise adding four food items to the diet that help reduce cholesterol levels, the first of which is oats, which are rich in dietary fiber, and the second substance is legumes, which are also rich in dietary fiber, and they do not contain a high percentage of calories, but they give a quick feeling of satiety, This allows to get rid of excess weight and accumulated fat.
Cholesterol can be combated by eating nuts, as one serving of nuts per day is enough to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
In addition, experts advise eating fatty fish, which is an essential source of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower the level of triglycerides and positively affect blood vessels. In addition, they are an excellent alternative to meat.
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