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Healthy and Delicious, These 7 Fruits Can Lower Cholesterol Levels

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Kapanlagi.com - Fruits have always been recommended as one of the types of food to be consumed regularly. As we know, fruits contain many vitamins and nutrients. Consuming fruits is also believed to keep us away from various diseases, including cholesterol. Yes, there are several types of fruits that can lower cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol is one of the diseases or health disorders that is quite feared. Excessive cholesterol can cause various diseases, especially those related to the heart. That is why it is important for us to keep our cholesterol levels in the body from getting high. One way to do this is by consuming healthy foods and fruits that are beneficial for lowering cholesterol.

So, what are the types of fruits that can lower cholesterol? Compiled from various sources, here are some reviews.

1. Avocado

One of the fruits that can lower body cholesterol is avocado. Avocado is known to have various nutrients, such as rich antioxidants like vitamin K, C, B5, B6, E, and good fats. These nutrients, especially good fats, are very useful for maintaining heart health.

Meaning, this green fruit is very suitable for consumption by people with high cholesterol who are at a higher risk of experiencing heart problems. Not only that, avocado is also believed to help regulate bad cholesterol levels in the body.

2. Papaya

Papaya fruit has often been used to treat constipation. This is because papaya fruit indeed has high fiber content, which can promote a healthy digestive system. But who would have thought, papaya also has extraordinary benefits. Yes, it turns out that papaya is also a fruit that can lower cholesterol.

Fiber in papaya is not only beneficial for promoting a healthy digestive system. In the body, fiber intake will also help control bad cholesterol or LDL. The cholesterol-lowering properties of papaya are also supported by the presence of vitamin C and antioxidants.

3. Apple

Apple has become one of the most popular types of fruit. Apples can be found in almost every part of the world. Not only delicious, apples are also known to be healthy. Consuming apples is believed to be beneficial for digestion and skin health. Additionally, it turns out that apples can also help lower cholesterol levels in the body.

As reported by food.ndtv.com, apples contain pectin fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants. These nutritional contents are what make apples capable of reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body. Furthermore, pectin fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants are also useful in slowing down oxidation. Moreover, polyphenols are beneficial in preventing heart muscle and blood vessel damage.

4. Tomato

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, B, K, and C. This makes tomatoes have many health benefits. From skin, eyes, to heart. Not only vitamins, tomatoes also contain potassium minerals which make them beneficial in lowering cholesterol, maintaining blood pressure, and preventing strokes.

5. Types of Oranges

Some types of oranges such as lemon, lime, and Bali orange are also fruits that can lower cholesterol. According to food.ndtv.com, these types of citrus fruits contain hesperidin which can reduce hypertension symptoms. In addition, they also contain pectin fiber and limonoid compounds, which are believed to lower cholesterol.

6. Grapes

Another fruit that can lower cholesterol is grapes. This refreshing fruit with a sweet taste is rich in polyphenols which are beneficial for lowering bad cholesterol. However, not many people know that these polyphenols are actually mostly found in the skin. So, to get the maximum benefits of grapes, do not skip the skin.

7. Pears

Pears have a texture similar to apples. Not only the texture, but pears also have similar benefits. Pears also contain pectin fiber, which is also beneficial for lowering cholesterol. Pectin fiber is believed to have the ability to bind cholesterol in the intestines. Therefore, it will be excreted through feces before being absorbed by the body.

It is important to know that the highest fiber content in pears is also found in the skin. So, it is better to consume this fruit without peeling it.

Those are some types of fruits that can lower cholesterol. You can consume them regularly to stay healthy and free from cholesterol. Hope this is useful!

(kpl/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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