5 Best Snacks for Lowering Cholesterol

There is a high amount of fiber in maize, due to which the bad cholesterol gets out through the digestive tract even before it spreads in the body. You can keep a few packets of popcorn at your home or office and can easily eat them whenever you feel hungry. It can be made in the microwave without oil or butter. You can also add olive oil or some other herbs to enhance the flavor of popcorn.

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Dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios contain a high amount of unsaturated fat which increases good cholesterol (HDL) while reducing bad cholesterol (LDL). Calories are high in these, so do not consume dry fruits in excess. Mix many dry fruits and keep them with you.

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Eat apples, strawberries, grapes, and other citrus fruits rich in pectin (a type of fiber that lowers LDL levels). The potassium present in these can help in controlling blood pressure.

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Like popcorn, fiber is also found in large quantities in oats. It helps in absorbing cholesterol and transporting it to the digestive tract. The fiber present in oats removes the stool accumulated in the liver. This further helps in reducing LDL cholesterol. You can easily prepare oats in the microwave at home or office.

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Sprouted legumes like kidney beans, black gram, chickpea, and moong dal reduce the risk of heart disease and also lower blood cholesterol levels. It is better to eat legumes and grains by sprouting because it gives you all the nutrients present in them and reduces the gas-causing phytic acid in the stomach. You can also make and eat sprouted grain salad.

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