10 Indian Secrets To Lower Cholestrol

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 21, 2024

Oats

High in soluble fiber, which reduces LDL (bad cholesterol). Make a simple porridge or add oats to your breakfast dishes like upma or idli.

Garlic

Contains allicin, which helps lower cholesterol levels. Add raw or cooked garlic to your daily meals, like curries, dals, or chutneys.

Almonds

Rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber, and Vitamin E, which help reduce LDL cholesterol. Have a handful of almonds as a snack or add them to dishes like biryanis, kheer, or salads.

Flaxseeds

High in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, which help lower cholesterol. Sprinkle ground flaxseeds on yogurt, salads, or mix them into your chapati dough.

Fenugreek (Methi)

Contains soluble fiber that helps in reducing cholesterol levels. Add fenugreek seeds to your dals, sabzis, or even make methi parathas

Beans and Lentils

Packed with soluble fiber and protein, which help lower LDL cholesterol. Incorporate various dals (lentils) like moong, masoor, or chickpeas into your meals.

Barley

Rich in beta-glucan, which helps reduce cholesterol.Use barley in soups, stews, or make a barley salad.

Spinach

Contains lutein, which helps prevent cholesterol from sticking to artery walls. Make palak (spinach) dishes like palak paneer, or add spinach to your dals and curries.

Turmeric

Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties and helps lower cholesterol. Add turmeric to your curries, dals, or even drink turmeric milk (haldi doodh).

Olive Oil

Rich in monounsaturated fats, which help lower bad cholesterol levels. Use olive oil as a dressing for salads or to cook light Indian dishes like stir-fries.

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