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High Fiber Cholesterol Lowering
Food to Reduce Cholesterol |
| Apples |
A useful source of vitamin C and pectin - a soluble
fiber to help reduce cholesterol |
| Apricots |
An excellent source of carotene and
cholesterol lowering
soluble fiber |
| Citrus fruit |
An excellent source of vitamin C and carotene.
Pectin in the flesh and membranes is thought to help reduce cholesterol. |
| Grapes |
Red and black grapes are rich in bioflavonoids
(antioxidants that may help to protect against heart disease and some
cancers). |
| Kiwi fruit |
Kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin C and also
provide pectin, a cholesterol lowering soluble fiber |
| Mangoes |
Wonderful mixed with yogurt or in a tropical fruit salad
and are packed with beta carotene, vitamin C and soluble fiber |
| Prunes |
Prunes contain masses of pectin, a soluble
fiber that
accounts for their laxative effect. Pectin also helps reduce
cholesterol level. |
| Strawberries |
Rich in vitamin C and soluble and insoluble
fiber that
help remove bad cholesterol from the blood |
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High Fiber Cholesterol Lowering
Food to Reduce Cholesterol |
| Asparagus |
An excellent source of beta carotene and a useful
source of
vitamins C and E (all natural antioxidants which may help lower cholesterol). |
| Avocados |
Rich in
monounsaturates, thought to restrict damage caused to
arteries by 'bad' LDL cholesterol. A good source of vitamin E (a
powerful antioxidant). |
| Broccoli |
Probably topping the list of disease-fighting vegetables,
broccoli is an excellent source of antioxidants carotene, vitamins C and
E and cholesterol lowering soluble fiber. |
| Carrots |
A fantastic source of beta carotene, a powerful
antioxidant that protects the arteries against damage by 'bad' LDL
cholesterol. Very rich in cholesterol lowering soluble fiber. |
| Garlic |
An all-round miracle vegetable, strongly believed to thin
the blood and reduce cholesterol. Use raw in salad
dressings, roast whole heads and eat with a selection of roasted
vegetables, sauté gently in stir-fries, sauces and stews. |
| Kale |
A rich source of antioxidant vitamins, which help protect
against 'bad' LDL cholesterol. Tender baby kale can be micro waved
or used raw in salads. |
| Mushrooms |
Sweat in a little stock rather than butter or slice and
use raw in salads. Eaten daily, Asian shitake mushrooms are
thought to help reduce cholesterol level and high blood pressure. |
| Onions |
Onions are exceptionally powerful antioxidant and strongly
believed to thin the blood and lower cholesterol. An essential flavoring
for the many savory dishes; serve them cooked or raw in
salads, or baked as a vegetable in their own right. |
| Parsnips |
A tasty root vegetable rich in
cholesterol lowering
soluble fiber. Eat them baked, mashed or grated raw in salads. |
| Sweet peppers |
An excellent source of beta carotene and vitamin C, which
help reduce damage caused by 'bad' LDL cholesterol. Use raw in
salads, add to sir-fries, roast in the oven and add to soups, stews and
sauces. |
Low Cholesterol Diet 