Does it ever seem as if you're always saying NO to certain foods, either because you're trying to reduce your weight or your blood pressure or your triglycerides? Dr. Oz and RealAge to the rescue! Here's his list of the top ten foods that help reduce cholesterol levels. (How many of them can you incorporate into your upcoming holiday recipes?):
1. Almonds
2. Orange juice
3. Olive oil
4. Steamed vegetables (steaming may help the cholesterol lowering abilities of some vegetables, especially asparagus, beets, okra, carrots, eggplant, green beans, and cauliflower)
5. Oatmeal
6. Pinto beans
7. Blueberries
8. Tomatoes
9. Avocados
10. Dark chocolate (yippee!!!)
So the next time you're fixated on all the things you CAN'T eat, concentrate instead on these winners that you CAN!
Care to share a tasty recipe that includes any of these ingredients? Leave a comment! (Look for the instructions in red after all the articles.)
4 comments:
Happy Birthday Marilyn! Have a great celebration!What's on the menu??
Cindy T, thanks so much for your good wishes! And as for the birthday menu? Nachos, of course! (Funny, though, I can't seem to locate them on the "lower your cholesterol" list. Hmmmmmmm.)
I add my wishes to Cindy T's. The more, the BETTER.
Hugs,
Granny Blogger, many thanks for your "the more, the better" wishes. I'll take them!
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