Cholesterol or lipids is a fatty substances that is vital to normal body functioning. Although it is naturally occurring in some foods, a larger percent is synthesized in the liver. However,at higher than normal levels, they tend to disrupt normal body functioning.
Recent evidence suggests a strong link between high cholesterol levels and diet. Now the question on your mind is how do i maintain normal body cholesterol levels right?
- Quit junk food: otherwise all other efforts may amount to attempting to walk front and backwards at the same time😋.
- Eat nuts : Findings from a trial suggested that there was more significant reduction in cholesterol levels in those who ate nuts, compared to those who did not. Abeg kolanut no follow ooo😁.
- Cook with olive oil: Oh yeah! you heard me right, olive oil isn't primarily made for anointing.
- Eat more legumes such as beans and soy are known to lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Oats.
- Plant sterols which are contained in corn, soy, wheat and beverages.
- Fruits and vegetables
So there it is, spread the word for a healthier nation.
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