Three foods in your Christmas dinner that could slash 'bad' cholesterol levels
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A doctor has revealed that three beloved components of your christmas-dinner>Christmas dinner could be more than just a tasty treat - they could actually help lower cholesterol levels. Many of us look forward to a roast on the 25th, with millions of Brits tucking in to a traditional meal with all the trimmings.
While it is typically a very indulgent meal, often high in calories, it does come with some surprising health benefits. According to Doctor Avinash Hari Narayanan, clinical lead at London Medical Laboratory, some of these might seem surprising. He explained: “This Christmas, it’s time to reassess cholesterol levels and welcome back some previously frowned-on foods to our menu.” Dr Avinash said that these foods could lower low density lipoprotein, also known as “bad” cholesterol, and even raise “good” cholesterol.
“Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) transports cholesterol to your arteries,” he continued. "It can lead to a build-up of plaque, resulting in poor blood flow. In general, the higher your LDL cholesterol levels, the higher your risk for coronary heart disease.
“On the other hand, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can be called ‘good; cholesterol. Think of HDL as a vacuum cleaner for cholesterol. When HDL is at healthy levels in your blood, it removes extra cholesterol and plaque build-up in your arteries and then sends it to your liver.
