Republic Lifestyle Desk
Veggies That Can Counter Effects of Bad Cholesterol: Turnips, Carrots, Cauliflower & More
Broccoli Vegetable
Broccoli in particular is plentiful in soluble fiber, which does wonders for high cholesterol.
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Cauliflower vegetable
It has lots of plant sterols, a type of lipid that stops the intestine from absorbing cholesterol. Sulforaphane, present in cauliflower, also helps to lower blood cholesterol.
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Carrot vegetable
It contains minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol levels. Carrots contain mostly soluble fiber in the form of pectin.
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Sweet potatoes vegetables
Research shows that sweet potatoes can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol, which may lower your odds of heart problems.
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Spinach vegetable
It is also high in fiber, iron and antioxidants and helps reduce LDL cholesterol. Spinach - This leafy green helps clear your arteries of LDL cholesterol.
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Turnips
It may reduce bad cholesterol levels due to its antioxidant activity. The natural antioxidants like quercetin, tocopherols, ascorbic acid and beta-carotene present in turnip.
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Beetroot vegetable
It can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). Beets contain phytosterols, which are similar to cholesterol and can help lower LDL cholesterol.
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