Drugs Are Not The Answer For Fighting Cholestrol

By Christian Goodman

The quality and quantity of the diet that we consume has borne the brunt of many physicians and experts because it is considered to be one of the main aspects that lead to high cholesterol.

High cholesterol can lead to various heart disease if unchecked. High content of cholesterol may lead to blocks in arteries.

Most of the people do not know that the high amount of cholesterol found in our body is produced by our own bodies. Moreover, everyone should understand that the amount of cholesterol produced in our body is a by product of what we eat.

So, while you may take as many conventional drugs as you want and increase the side effects that you face and manage, it is mandatory to eat smart so that you are able to abate the production of cholesterol in the body.

Naturopaths have made a detailed research on the foods that are helpful for people who suffer from high cholesterol. Eating this foods will help the process of reducing cholesterol.

1.Pecans are considered to be one of the best foods for cholesterol. In a recent study conducted in New Mexico, it was observed that consuming about cups of sugarless pecans without corn syrup helped reduce LDL cholesterol (commonly known as bad cholesterol) by 10 percent. This was achieved while maintaining all other aspects of the diet as before.

2.Ginger, a standard ingredient in oriental cuisine, is known to have great properties. Among them is the capability of ginger to help in reducing LDL cholesterol.

The ginger juice should be extracted from ginger and should be added to tea of food preparations. But ginger should not consumed as ginger cookies.

3.Cassava is a high source of carbohydrates and also contains calcium, fiber, iron, manganese, potassium and vitamin B6. The high levels of dietary fiber help in controlling cholesterol.

A recent study conducted in Philippines shows that cassava was instrumental in reducing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. The food also helped in decreasing the level of triglycerides in the body.

Barley, oatmeal, wheatgrass, garlic and apples are some of the food that has the capacity to reduce the cholesterol levels in the body. You can learn more about how these foods can help you in the fight against cholesterol from our upcoming cholesterol guide.

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