Due to today's hectic life and poor eating habits, high cholesterol has become a common problem. It can accumulate in the veins and cause serious diseases like heart disease, heart attack and stroke. But don't panic, there are many such Desi foods present in nature that can help reduce your cholesterol and clean the veins. Come, let's know about 5 such Desi foods.
Oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which helps in reducing 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and increasing 'good' cholesterol (HDL).
Nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, pistachios, chia seeds and flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, which help in reducing cholesterol and improving heart health.
Green vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, coriander and bitter gourd are rich in antioxidants and fiber, which help in reducing cholesterol and controlling blood pressure.
Some fruits like apple, orange, grapes and pomegranate are also helpful in reducing cholesterol.
Garlic contains a compound called allicin which helps in reducing cholesterol and thinning the blood.
(PC: Zee news)
