Control cholesterol

Usually, this disease settles in the body with increasing age. Uncontrolled lifestyle, irregular eating and drinking and various other reasons increase blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol levels are a problem if they are not controlled. Because there is a risk of many more problems arising from this disease.

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat. It looks almost waxy. It resides in the cell walls of our body. When we eat fatty foods, this cholesterol is produced in our liver and spread through the bloodstream to all the blood vessels in our body. It helps in various functions required by the body. For example, in the production of hormones, in the digestion of fat-soluble vitamins and in the production of vitamin D.

If high amounts of fatty foods are consumed, this excess cholesterol builds up in the artery walls, forming plaques and restricting blood flow. As a result, various physical problems are seen. For example: high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack etc.

There are generally (two) types of cholesterol. One is low density lipoprotein (LDL) and the other is high density lipoprotein (HDL).

If a large amount of fatty foods are consumed, this excess cholesterol builds up in the walls of the arteries, forming plaques and obstructing blood flow. As a result, various physical problems are seen. Such as high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attack etc.

Spinach

Rich in potassium, fiber, folate, calcium, spinach is very beneficial in reducing cholesterol. LDL is also known as 'bad cholesterol'. Spinach helps lower bad cholesterol levels. Apart from this, it contains vitamins, such as lutein, which can lower cholesterol.

cauliflower

• Cauliflower is a rich source of anthocyanins. This anthocyanin lowers bad cholesterol LDL levels. As a result, if the cholesterol does not leave behind easily, then definitely keep cauliflower in rose leaves.

olive oil

• Or olive oil contains mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin-E. Monounsaturated fatty acids help lower bad cholesterol LDL and increase good cholesterol HDL in the body.

dairy products

• If you want to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, you should eat less dairy products.

Vitamin C

• Vitamin C is found in all types of citrus fruits. For example: orange, grapefruit, lemon etc. All types of berries. For example: cranberry, strawberry, blackberry etc. Vitamin C is also found in guava and mango. Apart from this, there is vitamin C in cabbage or cabbage family food. For example: green or Chinese cabbage, broccoli etc. Another good source of vitamin C is chili.

Garlic, onion

• Researchers say that garlic, onions and onion-like foods reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body and keep the heart healthy. We can use it in curries and salads.