5 Foods That Keep Cholesterol Under Check

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Cholesterol is one of the primary concerns for those looking to live a healthy lifestyle.

High cholesterol can result in atherosclerosis, a deadly buildup of cholesterol and other deposits on the walls of your arteries.

By reducing blood flow through your arteries, these plaque deposits may result in blood clots in arteries, which lead to heart attacks.

There are many extensive and sometimes expensive remedies to control your cholesterol level, but would you believe us if we told you that the formula to get rid of high cholesterol problems is available in your kitchen?

A few spices and foods kept on the kitchen shelf can provide the most cost-effective way to control cholesterol.

Flaxseeds can be considered a panacea for controlling high cholesterol. Make a powder by grinding flax seeds. Then take 1 teaspoon of the powder with warm water every morning on an empty stomach.

Cinnamon, a spice that enhances the flavour of vegetables, is also considered very effective in lowering cholesterol. Grind cinnamon into a powder and keep it in a container. Take a pinch of cinnamon powder with water every morning on an empty stomach.

Apples are considered very effective in lowering cholesterol. Nutrients in apples control bad cholesterol, that is LDL. It reduces the risk of heart disease too.

Garlic has been used as a culinary and medicinal ingredient for thousands of years. It can be eaten raw or cooked. Some studies have found that consuming garlic for 1 to 3 months can lower cholesterol levels.

Plant sterols are substances found in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and plants. It is also abundant in oranges and yoghurt. These help prevent your small intestine from absorbing cholesterol. It reduces the level of LDL in your blood.