2023-05-08 10:46:32
01:43 PM
Monday 08 May 2023
I wrote – Yasmine El Sawy:
Experts at the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain said that the main cause of high cholesterol is eating fatty foods, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol.
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Experts reported that high cholesterol is often called the silent killer, because although its symptoms are limited, it can lead to fatal cases.
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Experts have identified 3 light foods that play an important role in lowering high cholesterol, which are as follows:
Cholesterol lowering foods
1-popcorn
Popcorn is a great alternative to French fries, especially while watching TV, because it is good for cardiovascular health, but it is required not to add salt or butter to it, and to replace that with seasonings that are beneficial for heart health with only a light splash of oil to avoid getting fats and salts.
2- Oatmeal biscuits
Biscuits and a cup of tea may be a delicious followingnoon snack, but biscuits with a lot of sugar added are not the most suitable option for patients with high cholesterol, so you can choose a heart-healthy alternative, such as oatmeal biscuits or rice cake.
Oatmeal cookies contain regarding 42 calories and regarding 2.3 grams of fat. Rice cakes contain less fat and calories per serving, with 35 calories and between 0-1 grams of fat.
3- Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is considered one of the best foods for cholesterol patients, whether in the morning or evening, because it is low in fat, unlike regular yogurt.
Fresh fruits or raisins can be added to a cup of Greek yogurt, being careful not to add sugar to it.
Also read: 4 magical ways to lower cholesterol in 30 minutes
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