Top 5 Good Cholesterol Rich Foods

Nutrition

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By Anwesha Barari

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:37

Have you been put off all your favourite foods due to rising blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels? Combat it with good cholesterol foods. Most people are unaware of the very fact that there can be a type of cholesterol that is good for your body but it is one of the best ways to tackle high cholesterol problems.

What Is Good Cholesterol?
As there are good sugars and bad sugars, good fats and bad fats (trans) so is the case with cholesterol. Foods with good cholesterol basically get absorbed from the blood stream directly into the organs like the small intestine without clogging your arteries.

In order to increase the good cholesterol levels in your body, you must have these 5 foods as part of your diet.

Top 5 Good Cholesterol Foods:

1. Orange Juice: Not the ones you get in tetra packs laced with unhealthy preservatives but fresh homemade orange juice is actually the best source of this nutrient in the body. The anti oxidant levels in orange juice (because it is highly citrus) is very high making it a great cleanser for your clogged arteries. Have at least one glass a day.

2. Fish: Having any kind of fish and especially sea fish is a great way of increasing good cholesterol level in the body. Seafood like prawns and oyster have abundance of omega-3-fatty acids which keep your cholesterol levels low without cutting out on food value. Avoid very fat or big fish that has accumulated fats under the skin; otherwise fish is a great replacement for meat in your meals. How you cook fish also makes a huge difference; deep fried fish is as bad as junk food.

3. Cocoa: You must have heard that chocolate is very heart healthy. It is because of its anti oxidants and micro nutrients. But always go for bitter chocolate or homemade chocolate that is without preservatives and also not loaded with sugars.

4. Garlic: You may have known your grandmother's home remedies for cough and cold that included garlic but it is an extremely good source of good cholesterol food too. It prevents the oxidization of the cholesterol particles thereby preventing it from getting accumulated in the inner lining of the arteries. Garlic is actually a super food valued for much more than keeping your arteries cholesterol free. So use higher proportions of garlic to spice your casseroles.

5. Red Wine: Well for non drinkers it is just as good as having grape juice or raw grapes whole. It contains a component as restervatol which lowers the the normal cholesterol levels. However this remedy is not an excuse for binge drinking! Drink red wine judiciously for best results.

Follow these good health tips to keep yourself heart healthy. You can do so easily by including these good cholesterol foods in your diet and you would not even have to compromise on the taste.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.