A specialist reveals the 5 best foods for heart health and lowering blood cholesterol

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Al Marsad Newspaper: Dr. Elizabeth Claudas, a specialist in cardiovascular diseases, has identified the 5 best foods for heart health and for lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood.

According to the American specialist, to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, it is not necessary to follow a specific diet, but it is enough to change some components of the diet to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol.

She points out that the first substance in the list of these substances is oats, which are rich in dietary fiber, which helps reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the digestive system. The results of a scientific study showed that eating 10 grams of dietary fiber per day reduced the risk of heart attacks by 14 percent.

And she adds, the second item on the list is almonds, and it can be replaced when needed with hazelnuts, walnuts or pistachios.

Chia seeds are ranked third on the list. These seeds reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 16 percent thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid content. But the effect of these acids on the level of “bad” cholesterol is relatively limited, knowing that they help raise the level of “good” cholesterol.

She adds that eating vegetables regularly has a positive effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels. So you should eat broccoli, spinach, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.

Red watermelon helps lower cholesterol, because it contains lycopene, which affects the level of cholesterol in the blood. Watermelon can be replaced with apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits or avocados.

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