10 foods that help lower bad cholesterol level

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. However, cholesterol also is found in some of the foods you eat.

These 10 foods amongst others  can help keep your cholesterol level in check: 

1.     Oats: oats contain beta-glucan which absorbs low density lipoprotein (LDL- bad cholesterol) which your body excretes subsequently.

2.     Nuts: generally nuts are good for the heart. Consume moderate amount of nuts frequently. Cashew nuts, almonds, walnuts, and tiger nuts are all good options.

3.     Black tea: black tea is good in reducing blood lipids and contains anti-oxidants that fight cancer.

4.     Beans: Fiber- rich beans is shown to slow the rate and amount of absorption of cholesterol in certain foods. Examples of nice beans to try are black kidney and pinto beans. 

5.     Red wine: studies reveal that drinking red wine which is made from tempranillo grapes helps lower bad cholesterol.

6.     Garlic: the health benefit of eating garlic is endless. It lowers cholesterol, prevents blood clots, reduces blood pressure and protects against infections.

7.     Fatty fish: fishes like salmon, herring and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (saturated fats) - a natural wonder in boosting good cholesterol and reducing bad cholesterol.

8.     Avocado: avocados contain healthy mono-saturated fats which help raise good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol.

9.     Spinach: Spinach contains lots of lutein which helps free the arteries from clogging.

10.   Olive oil: this oil is full of heart healthy fatty acids which lowers LDL cholesterol.