5. Your diet needs soluble fiber
“Fiber is wonderful for lowering cholesterol,” Hultin says. “It grabs onto cholesterol molecules and takes them out of the body through the digestive tract.” Dietary fiber can boost lipid levels, lower blood pressure, and minimize inflammatory markers.
“It particularly targets total and LDL cholesterol,” she says. “In fact, eating a daily 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber (found in plant foods) can help lower total and LDL cholesterol by 5 to 11 points—sometimes more.” Here are some easy ways in order to increase your fiber intake: Add more fruits and veggies to your meals, top your salads with beans, and start your morning with whole oats.
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