High cholesterol, nuts: walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts have great benefits in reducing “bad” fats in the blood
The high cholesterol it is a problem that unites almost 38% of the Italian population, which is therefore more at risk of onset for cardiovascular diseases serious like heart attack ed stroke. Diet is one of the elements that can most help reduce high cholesterol and in particular some foods such as dried fruit or the fish (CLICK HERE to discover the most suitable varieties).
Almonds, walnuts or other are consumed mainly in winter but should appear on the table all year round as they contain good fats that help to lose weight quicklyhelp the functioning of the intestine thanks to the high intake of fibers and keep the high cholesterol by virtue of the high concentrations of Omega 3also useful to counteract thehypertension.
High cholesterol, dried fruit: which to eat, when and in what quantity
The dried fruit it is a highly healthy product and should be included in any diet, regardless of whether or not you suffer from high cholesterol. However, you have to pay close attention to the doses as they are foods that contain a certain amount of calories. For example, 100 grams of nights contain 66o kcal against 542 of the same amount of almonds. Between the dried fruit less caloric we find instead i dates (253 kcal), raisins (300), figs (242) e plums (220).
Dried fruit can be consumed at any time of day, from the morning with yogurt during meals as a side dish or between lunch and dinner as a snack to break hunger and avoid overdoing it with more calorie foods. This way you control the high cholesterol without sacrificing taste.
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