Have you read about this recently? Many individuals are finding lower cholesterol food to be just as effective, if not more so than cholesterol medication.
In a recent article I read, a doctor was quoted as having had to resort to natural ways to lower cholesterol because he was unable to tolerate the side effects of medication.
It turned out that the results that he obtained were as good as what his patients were getting from the medications he prescribed.
Most people are aware that some of the best foods for reducing cholesterol levels include vegetables.
This is due to the fact that they contain very high amounts of fiber which has been shown to help eliminate cholesterol from the body before it has a chance to be absorbed.
It is also realized by many that fruit lowers cholesterol.
Fruit is loaded with fiber as well as vitamins and minerals that support overall health.
One caution however, is that most fruit has a high glycemic index which can cause cravings to kick in.
What is surprising to many is the fact that nuts lower cholesterol.
Nuts are high in nutrients and fiber and make an excellent cholesterol reducing snack The reason many people are surprised by this is because they have always heard that nuts are high in fat and should be avoided when dieting.
What they don't realize is that nuts are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that help control triglyceride levels and are essential to so many functions of the body.
Nuts are really a great food to lower your cholesterol because of their fiber content.
Instead of reaching for a bag of chips, grab a handful of nuts.
Adding walnuts to a bowl of oatmeal will greatly enhance its effectiveness as a lower cholesterol food.