What foods make your bad cholesterol go up or down?
The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: A systematic review of the accumulated evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Avocados and turmeric may reduce LDL cholesterol by moderate to large amounts — despite not being standard recommendations in most dietary guidelines.
Most heart-healthy advice focuses on oats, nuts, and fish — not spices or fatty fruits. This suggests lesser-known foods might have stronger effects than assumed.
Practical Takeaways
Swap unfiltered coffee for filtered coffee, add 1 tbsp of oats or psyllium to your smoothie, and use canola oil instead of butter.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Avocados and turmeric may reduce LDL cholesterol by moderate to large amounts — despite not being standard recommendations in most dietary guidelines.
Most heart-healthy advice focuses on oats, nuts, and fish — not spices or fatty fruits. This suggests lesser-known foods might have stronger effects than assumed.
Practical Takeaways
Swap unfiltered coffee for filtered coffee, add 1 tbsp of oats or psyllium to your smoothie, and use canola oil instead of butter.
Publication
Journal
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
Year
2021
Authors
Malin Schoeneck, D. Iggman
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Eating more saturated fats, like those in butter and red meat, raises the bad cholesterol in your blood, which can build up as gunk in your arteries over time.
Eating more saturated fats, like those in butter and red meat, raises the bad cholesterol in your blood, which can build up as gunk in your arteries over time.
Eating more saturated fats, like those in butter and red meat, raises the bad cholesterol in your blood, which can build up as gunk in your arteries over time.
Eating avocados and turmeric might significantly lower your 'bad' cholesterol, even though doctors don’t usually recommend them for this — and some studies support this, but the methods aren’t fully confirmed.
Eating certain foods like canola oil, oats, and barley that are rich in good fats and fiber may help lower your bad cholesterol by a noticeable amount, which can help manage high cholesterol levels.