The quality of food plays a major role in reducing or increasing cholesterol levels in the body, especially in older adults and with advancing age.
In this context, a nutritionist specializing in gut health urged those who want to lower cholesterol to add three items to their weekly shopping list.
The Importance of Fitness and Exercise
Dr. Megan Rossi, PhD in Nutrition, also urged those who want to maintain their fitness to follow the same recommendation and engage in healthy exercise.
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Foods that are beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels are oats, legumes, beans, and kiwi.
The Benefits of Oat Fiber
Rossi added that oat fiber binds with cholesterol and prevents its absorption by the body, making recipes containing oatmeal ideal for this purpose.
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Research has found that legumes and beans provide a microbiome that contributes to cholesterol digestion.
Rossi said, "This may explain why blood cholesterol levels are lower in people with Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria in the gut."
Benefits of Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi is also beneficial for those suffering from constipation. Maintaining regular bowel movements also contributes to lowering cholesterol levels.
Foods that Lower Cholesterol
The list of foods that have a positive effect on lowering harmful cholesterol includes:
1. Avocado.
2. Olive oil.
3. Almonds.
4. Soybeans.
5. Berries.
6. Oatmeal.
7. Salmon.
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