Have you found out from your blood report that your cholesterol level is high?
Are you wondering how to reduce it with the help of diet?
Nowadays the problem of high cholesterol has increased a lot. This increases the risk of heart-related diseases. However, medicines can control your cholesterol. But do you know that there is an easy home remedy to keep it under control?
Yes, you read it right. Eating some healthy leaves on an empty stomach in the morning keeps your cholesterol under control. Let's take a look at these 5 cards. Pharmacist and health expert Siddharth S. tells us about these.
Basil leaves
Basil leaves cure many diseases. These leaves fight cancer, improve mood, fight stress and are beneficial for the flu. There are many types of basil leaves. Sweet basil is considered good for the heart as well as the brain because it reduces blood pressure, and cholesterol and improves mental health.
The essential oils found in it remove dirty cholesterol from the blood. Additionally, basil leaves contain high amounts of magnesium, which relaxes the blood vessels. This improves blood flow in the blood arteries. By doing this the risk of heart diseases also reduces. Therefore, people with high cholesterol should chew it daily on an empty stomach. You can also make tea from basil leaves and drink it.
Curry leaf
Apart from adding flavour to South Indian dishes, curry leaves also enhance health and beauty. This also keeps your cholesterol under control. Curry leaves reduce high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Apart from this, curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and control cholesterol. If you want, you can eat curry leaves by chewing them in the morning or you can also boil some curry leaves in water and filter it and drink it.
Fenugreek leaves
Fenugreek contains Vitamin A, and C, calcium, selenium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, niacin, fibre, protein and iron. Apart from this, anti-oxidant properties are found in fenugreek, which are beneficial in many diseases. Fenugreek leaves are very good for high-cholesterol patients. The nutrients present in it reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Apart from this, the fibre present in it reduces blood sugar levels.
Moringa leaves
Moringa is also known as a drumstick. This is a treasure of health. It contains vitamins A, B, C, E, Iron and Zinc, which are very important for health. Apart from this, it also has anti-inflammatory properties, which prevent cholesterol from accumulating in the arteries. It also reduces the risk of heart disease.
Neem leaves
If you chew neem leaves daily on an empty stomach, your cholesterol level will remain under control. These not only reduce cholesterol but also reduce the risk of stroke.
Neem leaves contain nimbin, which dilates the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Also, it supplies an adequate amount of oxygen to the heart, which reduces the risk of heart attack.
Apart from eating leaves, you must make lifestyle changes to control cholesterol levels and stay fit. Be active and include healthy things in your diet. Also, you will have to quit smoking, lose weight and consume alcohol in moderation. Having correct cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart-related diseases and you do not become a victim of obesity.
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