5 drinks that will bring high cholesterol under control

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is essential for building cells and hormones in the body. Too much cholesterol narrows, hardens and blocks the arteries, causing blood clots.

This makes the heart work harder to siphon blood. Due to overwork, in this case the heart weakens very quickly.

If bad or LDL cholesterol in the body increases, the risk of heart disease, heart attack and even stroke increases. To avoid such life-threatening situations, check cholesterol and blood pressure regularly.

If these are not under control then one must maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as proper diet, sleep, exercise and mental well-being.

If one is suffering from high cholesterol, then one must include wonder drink in the diet. Which works like magic in controlling high cholesterol and even reducing it. Find out what-

Soy milk

Soy is low in saturated fat. So soy milk helps in managing cholesterol levels better. Replace fat cream or other dairy products with healthy soy milk. But before buying soy milk, check that it is fresh and does not contain extra sugar, salt or fat.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol should be used to reduce the risk of heart disease. Accordingly, a daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein is recommended.

Tomato juice

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene. This compound improves lipid levels and helps reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Tomato juice is likewise a rich wellspring of cholesterol-bringing down fiber and niacin.

A 2015 study found that 25 women (aged 20-30 and with a body mass index score of at least 20) who drank 280 milliliters of tomato juice daily for 2 months had significant reductions in blood cholesterol levels.

 

Oat drink

Oats are rich in beta-glucan, which forms a gel-like substance in the gut and interacts with bile salts. It helps lower your cholesterol levels.

A 2018 review found that oat drinks helped lower cholesterol more quickly than other oat foods.

 

Green tea

Green tea contains catechin, Epigallocatechin gallate folate and other beneficial antioxidant compounds. Which can help reduce the body's 'bad' LDL and total cholesterol levels.

In a 2015 study, scientists made mice drink water mixed with catechin and Epigallocatechin gallate folate regularly.

After 56 days, they observed that between the two groups of mice with high cholesterol, LDL cholesterol levels dropped by about 30.4 percent.

 

Cocoa drink

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavanols (a subgroup of flavonoids), which can help improve cholesterol levels. Cocoa contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, which help improve cholesterol levels.

The main ingredient of dark chocolate is cocoa. However, you should make sure that the cocoa drink you consume does not contain excess salt, fat and sugary chocolate. Processed chocolate drinks contain high levels of saturated fat.

 

Source: Times of India