Last Update: February 01, 2023, 15:42 IST
Apple is considered to be the most beneficial fruit for reducing high cholesterol.
Apples and avocados are known to be very effective in reducing high cholesterol levels.
Bad eating habits are taking a toll on people’s health. Because of this, most of us are falling prey to diseases at an early age. One such serious problem is high cholesterol, which is increasing rapidly these days even among the youth. If the cholesterol level exceeds a certain limit, it can be the main cause of heart attack. To avoid these fatal conditions, people should take precautions and try to keep their cholesterol levels normal.
Do you know that you can easily control cholesterol level even without medicines? Yes, it is true, according to a Hindustan Times report, some fruits like apples and avocados contain a lot of nutrients. These fruits remove bad cholesterol from your body, also improve heart health and reduce the risk of many diseases. Here are 5 fruits that you must include in your diet plan to reduce high cholesterol levels:
apple
Apple is considered to be the most beneficial fruit for reducing high cholesterol. The soluble fibers present in it improve heart health. Plus, polyphenols help lower cholesterol levels. If you consume one or two apples daily, it helps to control cholesterol levels within a few days.
banana
Banana is rich in fiber and potassium, which helps in reducing high cholesterol as well as high blood pressure. Consuming one or two bananas daily strengthens our immune system.
Grape
Everyone likes to eat sweet and mouth-watering grapes. Grape extract enters the bloodstream carrying bad cholesterol to the liver, where it is processed and filtered and we get relief from the problem of high cholesterol.
pineapple
Pineapple is rich in nutrients like vitamins and minerals. The bromelain elements present in it break down cholesterol in the blood and improve blood flow. Consuming it reduces the risk of heart related diseases and provides relief from high cholesterol.
avocado
Avocado is rich in oleic acid, which helps in flushing out bad cholesterol from the body. You can eat avocado by making salad, sandwich, toast or smoothie.
Apart from these fruits, consuming blackberries and strawberries can also help in lowering cholesterol.
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