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7. Red Wine
This might sound crazy, but red wine can actually increase your good (HDL) cholesterol by as much as 15 percent! Research shows that red wine contains polyphenol antioxidants, which lower LDL levels. If you aren’t a fan of wine, grape juice can provide many of the same benefits. Excessive alcohol consumption is very bad for your health, so stick to one 5 ounce glass of wine each day for women and two glasses each day for men. Snacking on red or purple grapes is also a great way to help lower your cholesterol levels and add much needed fiber in your diet.
8. Orange Juice
Orange juice for breakfast is as American as apple pie! According to a study published in the American Society for Clinical Nutrition journal in 2000, research showed that orange juice improves the overall cholesterol levels for those with high cholesterol. This is due to the folates, flavonoids such as hesperidin, and vitamin C content in oranges. You can eat two oranges each day or drink two or three cups of freshly squeezed orange juice each day to lower your overall cholesterol levels.
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9. Olive Oil
This popular oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which can help to lower those LDL cholesterol levels. It is also high in vitamin E, an important antioxidant which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Just 2 tablespoons of olive oil each day can lower your cholesterol levels and is a tasty addition to any diet.
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Kitsy WooWoo
Oct 26, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Maybe the writer could have said “wild” salmon, especially if it’s suggested that we eat it “several times per week.” Most salmon on the market today (and in restaurants) is of the farm-raised persuasion. The slab of brightly colored fish we see in the photo was iprobably farm raised. Ugh.