| One of the foods that seem to be mentioned over | | | | block the absorption of cholesterol. These are found |
| and over again when it comes to cholesterol is | | | | in fortified foods such as margarine, orange juice, |
| oatmeal and bran. It is because these foods contain | | | | yogurt drinks, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and |
| soluble fiber which helps lower your bad cholesterol | | | | legumes. |
| levels. Another food to keep in mind is walnuts and | | | | Some cholesterol is produced naturally by our body |
| almonds. These foods are high in polyunsaturated fat | | | | and can be very useful. However, it is the bad |
| which helps to naturally lower cholesterol. | | | | cholesterol that when too high can cause serious |
| Just like it is good for heart health, foods that are | | | | problems. This is why, it is important that we not |
| high in omega 3 fatty acids, such as salmon, | | | | only protect our heart by exercising right and eating |
| mackerel, and tuna can help greatly lower your | | | | heart healthy foods. It is important that we do so by |
| cholesterol. Olive oil has also been shown to reduce | | | | helping to lower our cholesterol levels. By adding |
| bad cholesterol levels because it contains powerful | | | | these foods to what we eat daily, we can greatly |
| antioxidants. It is recommended to have two | | | | reduce our risk of heart disease and other health |
| tablespoons of olive oil per day for good cholesterol | | | | concerns. This way we can stay healthy, happy and |
| and heart health. Plant Sterols and Stanols help to | | | | active long into the future. |