5 diet plans that help lower cholesterol levels

Here are 5 diet plans that can help lower cholesterol levels

Focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins like fish and poultry, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats such as olive oil. It limits red meat and processed foods.

Mediterranean Diet

Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. It restricts saturated fats, sweets, and sodium, which can also benefit cholesterol levels.

Dash Diet

Centers around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It avoids or limits animal products, which are high in cholesterol-raising saturated fats.

Plant-Based Diet

Focuses on reducing carbohydrates, especially refined sugars and grains, and emphasizes protein and healthy fats.

Low-Carb Diet

Developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it focuses on reducing saturated fats and cholesterol while increasing fiber.

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Diet

Lowering cholesterol through diet involves choosing foods that are low in saturated fats and trans fats, which can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

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