Top 10 foods that control cholesterol
Top 10 foods that control cholesterol 1) Olive oil and olive products Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Research has shown that foods with a high monounsaturated fatty acid content lower "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increase 'good' high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Anyone with raised cholesterol levels needs to increase his HDL cholesterol and lower his LDL cholesterol levels, which olive oil and products made of olives, will promote. Have one or two tablespoons of olive oil a day over salads or use for cooking, and add some olives to your salads. Keep an eye open for margarine made from olive oil as this also has the benefit of a high monounsaturated fatty acid content. 2) Polyunsaturated, 'lite' and Flora 'pro-activ' margarine Soft or tub margarine with a high polyunsaturated fatty acid content will also help to lower LDL cholesterol. Then there are the 'lite' marg...