Foods that lower cholesterol

Here is a list of foods that are known to reduce cholesterol

1. Herbs such as Guggul and Turmeric - Guggul is said to be the most powerful cholesterol lowering herb. Turmeric lowers levels of low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol in the blood.

2. Oatmeal, oat brain, whole grains

3. Nuts such as walnuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnut

4. Fresh berries such as blackberries, red raspberries, cherries, blueberries and strawberries

5. Fruits such as apples

6. Oils such as cod liver oils, flaxseed oil, olive oil, linseed oil

7. Spirulina which is high in essential fatty acids and linoleic acids has also been scientifically proven to reduce cholesterol

8. Fish like salmon, makerel, trout and herring which are high in omega 3 fatty acids

9. Beans and legumes