Diet can play an important role in lowering cholesterol. *Fibers help in lowering blood cholesterol levels.*Include more of fiber rich foods in diet like whole cereals and pulses,oats,vegetables and fruits. *Olive oil,fish,canola oil are rich in omega 3 fatty acid and help to lower cholesterol levels.
Swati Khanna wrote
Posted February 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Hi Kate ..foods like flax seeds,garlic,walnuts,almonds,are also very beneficial in reducing cholesterol levels
Sujeetha Dietician wrote
Posted March 22, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Hi
Fiber is more important to you to maintain ur weight. Fiber makes you feel full so it lessens your intake & maintain the weight. Regular intake of fibers foods promotes ur bowl movements properly & lowers the cholesterol level in the blood. It is more beneficial for hypothyroidism with weight loss.
Green tea is one of best drink to increase ur metabolism & digestion. Drink 2 cups of green tea in a day which burns the calories very fast & helpful in weight loss. It reduce the cholesterol in the blood.
Take methi seeds & amla daily in the morning which helps to maintain the cholesterol in the blood.
Olives contains naturally antioxidants, vitamin E, oleic acid, polyphenols and monounsaturated fat - good healthy fat. Helping reduce cholesterol.
Flax seeds is one best seed for lowering the cholesterol. Eat as powder form or raw form daily in the morning.
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