Beat Bad Cholestrol With Good Nutrition Articles | Remedy

By: Richard Bleuze

Studies have shown that foods rich in lutein like spinach, turnip greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, corn, brussels sprouts, and peas should be served at least once per day. 

Lutein is just one way to use your diet to protect your heart and lower your cholesterol.  Here are some additional nutrients that will help keep your cholesterol in check.

Fiber - Fiber reduces LDL cholesterol while leaving the good HDL cholesterol alone.  High fiber foods are more filling, which can help you lose weight and also lower your risk of heart disease.

Magnesium - Adding this mineral to your diest can lower your cholesterol by as much as one third.  This mineral can be found in avocados, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, spinach, oysters, and broccoli.

Vitamin E - This vitamin, like lutein, can prevent LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized and sticking to your artery walls.  A good source of vitamin E includes sunflower seeds, peanuts, mangoes, and olive oil.

Vitamin C - Very similar to vitamin E.  Good sources include green peppers, orange juice, cantaloupe, brussels sprouts, grapefruit, and tomato juice.

Niacin - This B vitamin works so well to lower cholesterol, that many doctors precribe it as a treatment.  A few good sources to get your niacin naturally are:  eating tuna, chicken liver, salmon, potatoes, and beans.

Artichokes - twice a week will help reduce your cholesterol.  An ingredient found in artichokes, called cynarin, helps lower cholesterol.  In fact, cynarin extract is used in many cholesterol lowering drugs.  Just remember to use a yogurt based dip instead of butter!

Finally, you can lower your cholesterol painlessly by drinking 17 ounces of tomato juice on a daily basis for one month!

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