FOODS TO IMPROVE CHOLESTEROL

1. Beans and lentils

Beans, lentils and peas are good source of soluble fibre which helps lower cholesterol levels. Beans and pulses are high in fibre, high in protein and low in fat. Beans also contain lecithin, a nutrient that also helps in lowering it.

2. Monounsaturated fats

Avocados, Peanut butter, Hazelnuts, Almonds and Pecans contain heart-healthy MUFA, which helps lower Cholesterol levels. Olive and Peanut oils are also rich in monounsaturated.

3. Grains and Oats

Soluble fiber found in oats and oat bran, barley, brown rice, helps lower Cholesterol. Soluble fiber binds to bile acids and cholesterol an helps their excretion. Beans, apples, carrots also contain soluble fiber.

4. Nuts

Nuts contain plant sterols and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which lower the LDL (bad) cholesterol. Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachio, Pecans) are rich in heart healthy - fiber, Vitamin E and Selenium.

5. Fibre in fruits

Apples, Pears, Oranges and Grapefruit contain soluble fibre, which helps lower cholesterol. Include other soluble fibre rich foods such as barley, apples, pears, kidney beans...

6. Garlic

Eating garlic regularly reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises HDL (good) level.

7.Avocado 

Avocados are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that helps lower cholesterol.