Foods that can help lower your cholesterol

Oatmeal: Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol.

Nuts: Nuts are surprisingly nutritious, with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. As walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), they are highly beneficial for heart health. ALA reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease events, such as heart attacks and strokes. Additionally, almonds contain mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants like vitamin E, which can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Researchers found that almonds do not only reduce LDL cholesterol levels, but they can also maintain HDL "good" cholesterol levels, which can lower heart disease risk.

Avocados: You can enjoy avocados not only as a delicious addition to your diet, but also as a healthy one. There are plenty of healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber in this green fruit, which help lower LDL cholesterol levels in the body.

Olive Oil: Olive oil contains healthy monounsaturated fats that help lower LDL cholesterol. Moreover, it contains polyphenols, which can reduce inflammation and heart disease risk.

Fatty Fish: You can reduce your blood triglycerides, a type of fat that is found in blood, and you can also reduce your blood pressure and blood clot r

isk by eating fatty fish. People who have already experienced heart attacks may be at a lower risk of sudden death if they consume omega-3 fatty acids.

Apples, Citrus, and Berries: Fruit is a healthy part of a heart-healthy diet. Several fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Fruits such as apples, citrus fruits, and berries contain pectin, a type

of soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol in part by decreasing the liver's production of cholesterol.

Vegetables: Vegetables are beneficial for many reasons, including a healthy heart. Just like fruits, vegetables are nutrient rich, boasting many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Additionally, they

are low in calories and fat, making them a heart-healthy choice.

Soya protein: Soya and other bean proteins appear to help reduce the amount of cholesterol made in your liver, studies show. As soya protein is also low in saturated fat, it's a goo

d replacement for foods with a high amount of saturated fat, such as red meat. Consuming 25g of soya protein a day (about 300g of tofu or 600ml of soya milk) can lower low-d

ensity LDL cholesterol by five to six percent, research has found. However, 50g per day of plant protein is recommended, and this can come from lentils, beans, and chickpeas too.