Two tasty superfood breakfasts that could help slash cholesterol levels
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Two popular breakfasts could hold the key to lowering your cholesterol levels, according to experts. Having high cholesterol is a major issue in the UK, with around two in five adults thought to be affected. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance found in the blood. Though a certain amount of it is needed in the body, too much can cause build-ups in the blood vessels, leading to blockages.
It is also a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, keeping your cholesterol levels under control is vital. One such way to do this is by watching what you eat. The NHS warns that a diet high in saturated fats is a major cause of high cholesterol.
This includes eating foods like cakes, biscuits, butter, cheese, and processed and fatty meats. But while some foods can raise cholesterol levels, others can help to lower them. Experts at the Mayo Clinic in the US, revealed their “top foods” to improve your cholesterol levels - including two popular breakfast items. They said: “Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect your heart.”.
Firstly they recommended eating more oatmeal, which is a type of porridge. This is due to its soluble fibre content that can help reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, known as low-density lipoprotein. They explained: “Oatmeal has soluble fibre, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the ‘bad’ cholesterol. Soluble fibre is also found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears.
